PRODUCER: DECARLO
ORIGIN: PUGLIA, ITALY
DeCarlo's Grilled Baby artichokes make the perfect little antipasti or side dish! We love them with some good dry-cured salami and sheep's milk cheese!
PRODUCER: LES MOULINS MAHJOUB
ORIGIN: MEJERDA VALLEY, TUNISIA
CERTIFICATION: Organic
INGREDIENTS:
100% Certified Organic – artichokes, extra virgin olive oil, salt, garlic, pepper, vinegar, thyme, laurel, clove
Artichokes originated in the southern Mediterranean region and have be cultivated since ancient times. These artichokes are carefully preserved in extra virgin olive oil. Mahjoub uses the bottoms of a meaty local variety called Òviollette. Harvested from mid-February to mid-May, in a festival-like atmosphere, artichokes are an important staple of the Mediterranean cuisine and can still be found growing wild in Tunisia.
HARVEST SEASON:
mid-Feb to May
RECOMMENDED USES:
These artichokes are wonderful as antipasti or in a variety of preparations from salads to stuffings. They are also delicious in soups and pastas.