Product: A harmonious blend of vegetables from I Contadini's garden, hand-picked and naturally sun-dried. Eggplants, zucchini, tomatoes, and onions come together in a single jar, seasoned with crushed capers and pitted Leccine olives. Ready to spread on bruschetta or as a sandwich filling.
Thanks to its coarser texture compared to traditional pâté, this country-style mixed vegetable pâté is a true treasure chest of summer's finest offerings. These vegetables are grown in Salento between April and May and hand-picked at their peak maturity from June to September.
Producer: I Contadini
Region: Lecce, Puglia
Size: 100g
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.
