Dodaro Selection and the Autumn Garden: Calabria on the Table, a Flavor that Warms the Winter
With the arrival of autumn, Calabria gives us a triumph of unique colors and scents that transform every dish into a genuine experience rich in history. The approaching winter only intensifies the appreciation for preserves, a heritage of taste and tradition, which like our Calabrian ancestors we know how to preserve with love and dedication.
Today we take you into the world of the Calabrian vegetable garden, a tradition that awakens emotions, scents and memories. What's better than coming home and gathering around the table with the whole family, just like we used to do, savoring what the earth generously offers us?
So, Dodaro Selection brings the flavors of the past to your table, picked at the peak of their goodness and transformed into jars that tell stories of expert hands and ancient recipes handed down from generation to generation, just like those of the past, when everything came from the garden.
Each Dodaro Selection jar is an authentic taste of Calabria: prepared by hand and full of aromas that bring to mind memories of family lunches.
The Autumn Garden: Nature that Does Not Stop Never!
Not everyone knows it, but even in autumn and winter the vegetable garden continues to give us many wonders! In this period, the Calabrian land offers robust and tasty vegetables, which defy the cold with their goodness and freshness. In our autumn vegetable garden we find cabbages, broccoli, chicory and radicchio, up to the very tasty chard and spinach - rustic plants, which certainly do not let themselves be intimidated by the first cold weather!
Products Cultivated with Care and Preserved with Love
When we talk about preserves, some people immediately think of industrial products: yes, those that are all the same, without a soul, packaged in a hurry. But here, dear friends, we are talking about something completely different. At Dodaro Selection, every vegetable is hand-picked, harvested and prepared according to ancient family recipes. There is nothing artificial or fake. We like to think that, when you open one of our jars, you feel all the love, work and passion that our land has taught us.
In fact, a little curiosity: did you know that our jars are often closed "with a little magic"? There is always our grandmother - yes, the one who knows all the secrets of the garden - who whispers to the jars before closing them. She says that this way each preserve brings good luck to whoever opens it! Is it true? Well, try it and let us know!
The Calabrian Garden in Autumn and Winter: A Treasure of Flavor and Authenticity
Autumn is the period in which the Calabrian garden gives its best: from the bright colors of the Olives, to the strong flavors of the Turnip Tops and the Red Onions of the Queen. With Dodaro Selection, these gifts of nature are transformed into preserves that preserve the authentic taste of our land, ready to be enjoyed in every season. The olives are processed with the ancient technique of “stone bruising”, which respects tradition and gives a natural and intense flavor; from their processing are born our Green Olive Creamand Black Olive Cream, perfect for spreading or to give a special touch to dishes.
The Turnip Head, symbol of Calabria, is a rustic and generous vegetable, loved for its bitter and strong taste. Dodaro Selection transforms it into a Crema Testa di Rape cream that contains all the essence of the south, ideal for enriching a bruschetta or to accompany meat and fish dishes, offering an authentic taste of what the earth gives us.
The Queen's Onion and Sweet and Sour Preserves: A Calabrian Must
But winter is not just green! To warm up the dishes we also find the vibrant color of the Queen's Onions, in the sweet and sour version, typical of Calabria of the red onion that Dodaro Selection also transforms into a delicious spreadable cream. We call this onion this way because it "reigns" among the vegetables with its sweet and slightly pungent taste. Its sweet and sour preserve is perfect to accompany cheeses and make every cutting board unique!
No Calabrian vegetable is more iconic than the Queen's Onion, a one-of-a-kind jar that Dodaro Selection offers in the delicious sweet and sour version. This onion is not only sweet and tasty: it is versatile, excellent both to accompany cheeses and to enhance appetizers. Imagine the scene: a table laden with cheeses, cured meats, Queen's Onion and Cipuddrizze - Calabrese Onion, the revisited Calabrian version of lampascioni. An authentic delicacy enclosed in a jar, whether for an aperitif, as an appetizer or to accompany a drink outside of meals, which will surely delight your palate.
The Magic of Mushrooms and Winter Vegetables
Autumn is also the perfect time for mushrooms, another Calabrian treasure that enters our Dodaro Selection preserves. From the fragrant Funghi Rositi to the full-bodied Porcini, every bite tells the story of Calabria: our jarred mushrooms are processed according to traditional methods, without additives or preservatives. And for those who love strong flavors, there is also the Spicy Mushroom Grattachecca, which with its spicy touch can warm even the coldest evenings thanks to the Calabrian chili pepper.
Let's not forget other winter vegetables, such as artichokes, cauliflower and broccoli, which Dodaro Selection carefully preserves to maintain crunchiness and freshness even out of season. These vegetables, harvested and processed by hand, represent the indissoluble bond with the land: whether as a side dish or as an appetizer, they bring the rustic and intense flavor of southern Italy to the table. And for an authentic and rare taste, the Accepted Artichokes and the Artichoke Cream, with their slightly bitter flavor and unique consistency, are a discovery that enriches every taste.
The Garden That Is Good for the Heart and Spirit
These products are not only tasty, but also full of memories and history. How can you not feel a hint of nostalgia? Do you remember those days spent in the garden with your grandparents picking vegetables with hands dirty with earth and the smile of those who know that the effort will be rewarded with unique flavors? Our autumn-winter garden is just this: a way to return to the origins, to rediscover the beauty of simple things, without frills. It is that wonderful habit of appreciating what is genuine, handmade, with natural ingredients.
So, what are you waiting for? With Dodaro Selection products you can bring all this to your table, every day, even if you live miles away. Just open a jar to smell the scent of Calabria, its fields and its love for good food. With Dodaro Selection, autumn and winter become the tastiest seasons of the year!
Preserves, a Heritage of Genuineness for Everyone
In Calabria, the tradition of preserves is almost a ritual, a gesture that encompasses love for nature and gratitude towards its fruits. Each jar of Dodaro Selection carries this spirit with it: it is a celebration of the generosity of the Calabrian land and the people who work it. When you open one of these jars, you are not simply enjoying a preserve: you savour the work of expert hands, the passion and respect for each ingredient.
Bring Tradition to the Table with Dodaro Selection
You don't need to be in Calabria to enjoy the essence of this season: just open one of our jars and let yourself be transported by the scent of Calabrian nature. The products of our land are harvested and preserved with love, to offer the best of the season even in the middle of winter. With Dodaro Selection, Calabria enters your home, in a sweet and tasty way, polite, with authentic, genuine and historical flavours.
Whether you are in the north or south, bring the authentic Calabrian spirit into your home: an embrace of flavours that evokes the atmosphere of a family lunch, between laughter, shared dishes and memories.
Calabria in a Jar: The Essence of Eating Well
Dodaro Selection is more than a line of preserves: it is a way of living and sharing the pleasure of the table, the warmth of a family lunch, the joy of laughter while you savor a slice of bread with our creams or our jarred vegetables. It is our tribute to Calabria, with products that contain the genuineness of the land, ready to transform every meal into a special moment.
So, what are you waiting for? Discover our preserves and take home the best of the Calabrian autumn tradition. Just open a jar to find yourself immersed in the scent of the garden, in a Calabria where good things are made with love and shared with pleasure.