Product: Hand-grilled Brindisi Violet artichokes, grown in Apulia. These artichokes are halved and grilled on cast-iron grills to perfection. The barbecue aroma enhances their natural crunchiness, showcasing the care I Contadini take at every step-harvesting, selecting, and handling each artichoke by hand. Made without artificial preservatives.
With a vinegar-free recipe, these artichokes are incredibly versatile. Enjoy them in warm or cold dishes: as a pizza topping, tossed into salads, paired with grilled meals, or as a flavourful addition to a sandwich.
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.
