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What to eat: the Cardo di Cervia
August 16, 2023
The thistle of Cervia is a typical and tasty sand vegetable that is grown in the sandy earth fields of Pinarella .
This vegetable is grown with artisan methods handed down for generations : the processing takes place exclusively by hand, with attention to every detail, from the preparation of the soil, to the sowing, to the tying, to the burial and to the preparation of the final product.
This vegetable matures in the sand and thanks to this it loses its bitter aftertaste acquiring an unmistakable sweetness .
The sweet thistle of Cervia is a very versatile food , which can be used in an infinite number of preparations and moreover, due to its healthy effects on the body, it is much appreciated by those seeking well-being at the table .
It is a typical winter product and is produced in small quantities and is celebrated with a festival in the month of January .
This vegetable is grown with artisan methods handed down for generations : the processing takes place exclusively by hand, with attention to every detail, from the preparation of the soil, to the sowing, to the tying, to the burial and to the preparation of the final product.
This vegetable matures in the sand and thanks to this it loses its bitter aftertaste acquiring an unmistakable sweetness .
The sweet thistle of Cervia is a very versatile food , which can be used in an infinite number of preparations and moreover, due to its healthy effects on the body, it is much appreciated by those seeking well-being at the table .
It is a typical winter product and is produced in small quantities and is celebrated with a festival in the month of January .