Taglia Puntarelle force-cart Purgatorio

Purgatorio

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We’ve collected a number of the classic regional Tuscan beans over the years and this sampler represents some of our favorites

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Rockwell Bush Dry Bean

Taglia Puntarelle force-cart PurgatorioIf you are going to be serious about growing puntarelle chicory, you ought to have the proper tool to process it! This cutter (known as a 'tapu' for short) uses a grid of wires to slice the stems into the classic matchstick shape typical of where it is grown around Rome. The pieces are then soaked in ice water to take away some of the bitterness and give them their lovely curl. And, while we love a good single purpose kitchen tool as much as the next