Product: The hearts of the most tender fennel grown in Apulia, crispy and fragrant as if just picked. Sliced by hand into thin strips, then placed in a natural pickle made of delicate cider vinegar, then preserved in oil. This process keeps the fennel crisp, packed with vitamins and antioxidants, as though freshly picked. Try it to elevate your sandwiches, add a delicate touch to salmon carpaccio, or create a refreshing salad with oranges.
Producer: I Contadini
Region: Lecce, Puglia
Size: 230g
Producer Info: The "I Contadini" farm is a third generation family business based in the Puglia region of Italy. Puglia is known for its excellent growing climate for all sorts of grains, olive trees and vegetables. I Contadini utilises this optimal climate to grow wonderfully flavorful vegetables for their preserves and spreads, made with their grandparents' recipes. Simply translated, 'I Contadini' is Italian for 'the farmers' or 'the peasants.' The farmers' lives exist within 30 hectares of land where they grow a variety of vegetables on the open field, including peppers, eggplant, artichokes, olives, and tomatoes. The company operates all aspects of the business: growing the produce, naturally drying vegetables in the hot Italian sun, and preparing the jars for retail. The drying of the vegetables in the sun is an ancient practice and now almost totally abandoned. This is a shame as the delicate practice delivers a totally unique result in the produce: perfect aromas, aesthetic appearance, and texture coupled with the conservation of essential vitamins, proteins, and minerals.
