Caroselle, wild fennel
Caroselle are a typical specialty of Salento, it is a wild plant, they are the stems of the wild fennel flower and is widely used in the typical cuisine of Puglia and in particular of Salento.
The fennel carpaccio is a unique product, it is crunchy, fresh and fragrant.
Capers are typical of the Salento landscape and of the country
tradition. During all the ‘900 whole families got up very early
in the morning and went to the countryside to pick the capers
up, one by one, from the low and bushy plants. In the ’70
the town of Racale was a leader in the production of capers.
There is nothing better than a taste of sweet and sour peppers to brighten up a family lunch or dinner. Fleshy, pulpy, colourful, these peppers grown by Apulian farmers every summer with patience and love bring to the table the excellent flavor that characterizes these vegetables enhanced by the aroma of a perfectly balanced sweet and sour dressing. Try them!
The cherry-peppers have a round shape. They are cultivated
in the month of May and are picked by hand in the end of
August, when they are completely red.
Turnip greens are somewhat the symbolic ingredient of traditional Apulian cuisine and gastronomy. Their unique taste, slightly bitter and herbaceous and deliciously sweet at the same time, makes them truly versatile.
The Vegetable Caponatina is a delicious mix of mixed vegetables and typical Mediterranean vegetables: courgettes, peppers, tomatoes, aubergines, yellow peppers and onions, enriched with capers, olives and delicious Mediterranean aromatic herbs. This culinary delicacy is ready to bring an authentic moment of celebration to the table. Let yourself be conquered by the explosion of flavors and aromas of this magnificent dish, perfect for enriching any meal. Try it on bruschetta, as a condiment for pasta or as an accompaniment in a gourmet appetizer. Caponata di Verdure is the perfect choice for lovers of Mediterranean cuisine who wish to experiment with new flavors and new tastes to play in the kitchen under the sign of authentic Apulian quality signed by La Terra di Puglia.
Lampascioni are small delicious onions typical of the Apulian tradition. Enjoy all the authenticity of Apulian flavors wherever you are, in any season of the year.
We cultivate the zucchini in open field in the month of April
and we pick them up by hand in June and July. Then they are
washed, selected, cut into slice with all the peel, salted and
desiccated on frames in the sun for 3-4 days.
The turnip top is somewhat of a symbol of the Puglia region and its gastronomic history. The turnip tops presented here are preserved in excellent extra virgin olive oil, with the addition of highly fragrant Mediterranean herbs.
Caciocavallo is an extraordinary mature cheese classic of south Italy and of Puglia in particular. This version is the "smoked" one, so tasty and flavoured.
Macaroni, or "Minchiareddhi" are the first of excellence in the Salento diet, seasoned with a good tomato sauce, and for those who want to taste in an even more typical way with a pinch of "ricotta schianta".
A delicious Fiaschetto tomato puree, with an intense red color, pleasantly sweet flavor and medium consistency. Perfect for giving life to stewed dishes and first courses with a typical Mediterranean flair, it will satisfy even the most demanding palates. Processed close to the tomato harvest, this puree is bottled without adding any preservatives.
Our exclusive DAIRY MIX includes: mozzarella, mozzarella plait and burrata! Fresh, savory, light, tempting, perfect for a light and healthy meal in perfect Italian style!