{"title":"Navarra","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe vegetables from this fertile area in northern Spain have gained fame for their incredible flavor. Navarra produces delicious sausages, cheeses and arguably Spain's best peppers.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"piquillo-peppers-el-navarrico-pq-03","title":"Piquillo Peppers - Extra Large Jar","description":"\u003cp\u003eIf you look closely at the picture you will see an amazing work of art! The ladies that hand-peel these delightful peppers somehow place them in perfect order in the jar.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThese sweet, fire roasted peppers are so good that a friend of ours had an open jar by her desk and feasted on them all day long! The brilliant red beauties are the perfect \u003ca href=\"\/food\/tapas\"\u003etapa\u003c\/a\u003e for a festive party.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eNote - this is an all natural pepper stored in its own juice. They should be eaten within a few days of opening the jar.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/food\/piquillo-peppers\"\u003ePimientos del Piquillo\u003c\/a\u003e are a unique, traditional specialty of Lodosa, a village in Navarra. They come from a unique variety of red peppers grown in Lodosa and its surrounding area in northern Spain.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTriangular in shape, they have a uniquely curved point (pico or piquillo in Spanish). You may have read about these celebrated peppers in the New York Times, Bon Appétit, Saveur, and Gourmet -- or perhaps you enjoyed them when you were in Spain.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThese thin-fleshed, mild piquillo peppers are mature to a bright red hue. They are picked between late September and November each year. They are fire roasted immediately after harvest, peeled by hand and placed individually in a bottle in their own juice: no washing, no chemical treatment.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHeat the peppers, and then serve on toast with \u003ca href=\"\/food\/olive-oil\"\u003ea little olive oil\u003c\/a\u003e. They are also great \u003ca href=\"\/paella\/index\"\u003eon paella\u003c\/a\u003e. One of the favorite ways to serve them is stuffed with fish, crab or shrimp.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"La Tienda","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44064342671443,"sku":"pq-03","price":119.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0677\/9260\/1171\/files\/PQ-03.jpg?v=1787743493"},{"product_id":"salsa-tumaca-el-navarrico-sc-33","title":"Salsa Tumaca - Traditional Fresh Tomato Spread","description":"\u003cp\u003eOne of our favorite breakfasts in Spain is 'pan con tomate' or 'pa amb tomàquet' as they say in \u003ca href=\"\/shop-by-region\/cataluna\"\u003eCatalunya\u003c\/a\u003e. This consists of a toasted baguette rubbed with garlic and fresh ripe tomato with a little olive oil drizzled on top. Fresh, zesty and healthy, it is a treat you can find across southern and eastern Spain, but it is most famous in Catalunya.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAt restaurants and bars, tomatoes, garlic and \u003ca href=\"\/food\/olive-oil\"\u003eolive oil\u003c\/a\u003e are often prepared ahead of time and served in a bowl ready for the customer to spoon it onto freshly toasted bread. Sometimes it is served with \u003ca href=\"\/food\/chorizo\"\u003esliced chorizo\u003c\/a\u003e, anchovies, \u003ca href=\"\/all-cheese\"\u003echeeses\u003c\/a\u003e or grilled vegetables which are enjoyed with the prepared bread.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/el-navarrico\/\"\u003eOur friends at Navarrico\u003c\/a\u003e have captured this flavor perfectly. The key is ripe, red tomatoes picked fresh in Navarra. They are blended with olive oil, fresh garlic and a touch of salt, and nothing else. No tomato paste, sugar or preservatives are added. So all you taste is that fresh tomato and garlic flavor!\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHere at La Tienda we toast up \u003ca href=\"\/food\/bread-galician\"\u003ea loaf of Galician bread\u003c\/a\u003e in our break room and spoon on the salsa tumaca - what a great lunch! It also tastes wonderful served with hot tortilla española.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"La Tienda","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44064343523411,"sku":"sc-33","price":4.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0677\/9260\/1171\/files\/SC-33.jpg?v=1787743509"},{"product_id":"seafood-broth-paella-el-navarrico-su-35","title":"Seafood Broth for Paella by El Navarrico","description":"\u003cp\u003eYour guests will be awed by the depth of flavor in your dishes when you employ this outstanding seafood broth. Though \u003ca href=\"\/paella-ingredients\"\u003epremium rice and saffron\u003c\/a\u003e are essential for creating the best paella, this seafood broth will quickly become your secret ingredient.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe unmatched flavor of this all natural broth is derived from great ingredients: the masters at Navarrico slowly cook shrimp, fish and squid, as well as white wine, garlic, \u003ca href=\"\/food\/olive-oil\"\u003eolive oil\u003c\/a\u003e and fresh vegetables. Each of the ingredients is top quality, including the famously fresh vegetables of Navarra from the lush valleys of northern Spain near Pamplona. Once you’ve tasted this broth, you will quickly become a devotee.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFlavorful broth is an essential ingredient in \u003ca href=\"\/paella\/index\"\u003epaella\u003c\/a\u003e, fideuá and other traditional Spanish dishes. As the \u003ca href=\"\/rice-and-pasta\"\u003erice\u003c\/a\u003e or pasta cook, they absorb the liquid and inherit the flavor. Starting with the finest broth can make the difference between a tasty dish and an unbeatable masterpiece. This seafood broth may also be used as a base for a variety of soups and stews.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/el-navarrico\/\"\u003eNavarrico\u003c\/a\u003e is a second-generation family company committed to all natural products and artisan methods of production. The Navarrico seafood broth has a 3-year shelf life so you can stock your pantry and keep it on hand for unexpected culinary needs. No refrigeration is necessary.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eUse within a few days of opening. Keep refrigerated once opened.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"La Tienda","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44064346374227,"sku":"su-35","price":13.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0677\/9260\/1171\/files\/SU-35.jpg?v=1787743512"},{"product_id":"vegetable-broth-paella-el-navarrico-su-41","title":"Vegetable Broth for Paella by El Navarrico","description":"\u003cp\u003ePaella is all about flavorful rice, and this all-natural broth infuses your rice with rich flavor. The secret is the fresh vegetables from Navarra. Though short grained paella rice and toasted saffron are \u003ca href=\"\/paella\/paella-ingredients\"\u003eessential ingredients for paella\u003c\/a\u003e, this tasty caldo creates the foundation that elevates all of the flavors of the paella.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis broth is ideal for vegetable paellas that feature ingredients like wild mushrooms, artichokes and garden squash. It is also excellent for chicken or meat paellas where a seafood broth would not be ideal.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe flavor of this all-natural paella broth comes from fresh vegetables plus extra virgin olive oil. The vegetables are harvested in Navarra, from a lush valley near La Rioja. All of the flavors are concentrated in the broth, which is ready to be mixed with water and added to your paella.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA rich broth elevates paella, fideuá and other traditional Spanish dishes to another level. This vegetable broth is also a great base for a variety of soups and stews.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/el-navarrico\/\"\u003eEl Navarrico\u003c\/a\u003e is a family company that uses locally harvested vegetables and artisan methods of production. This vegetable broth has a long shelf life so you can stock your pantry and keep it on hand for whenever you need it. No refrigeration is necessary.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eUse within a few days of opening. Keep refrigerated once opened.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"La Tienda","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44064346538067,"sku":"su-41","price":11.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0677\/9260\/1171\/files\/SU-41.jpg?v=1787743548"},{"product_id":"garbanzo-beans-el-navarrico-vg-14","title":"Garbanzos al Natural","description":"\u003cp\u003eNot all garbanzos are created equal - these are plump and buttery, able to hold up in a stew without turning to mush, yet tender enough for a light bean salad.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThese garbanzo beans (chick peas) are premium grade, all natural and hand-prepared by \u003ca href=\"\/el-navarrico\/\"\u003eour friends at El Navarrico\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePretty close to home-made without the fuss of soaking beans overnight. Sometimes you just do not have the time (or foresight) to soak beans overnight. This is a beautiful solution. `\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"La Tienda","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44064347750483,"sku":"vg-14","price":6.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0677\/9260\/1171\/files\/VG-14.jpg?v=1787743444"},{"product_id":"guindilla-peppers-el-navarrico-vg-55","title":"Guindilla Peppers by El Navarrico - Extra Large Jar","description":"\u003cp\u003eGuindillas are delicious little yellow-green peppers from \u003ca href=\"\/shop-by-region\/basque-country\"\u003ethe Basque Country\u003c\/a\u003e. They have a tangy, slightly sweet flavor and a refreshing crunch. They have the heat level of banana peppers with a much fuller flavor.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAlso known as piparras, these pickled peppers are delicious served with grilled seafood or added to a fresh salad. We love to serve them as a crunchy tapa with \u003ca href=\"\/food\/olive-oil\"\u003ea splash of extra virgin olive oil\u003c\/a\u003e and a pinch of sea salt. They are often part of \"banderillas,\" which are skewered \u003ca href=\"\/gourmet-table-olives\"\u003eolives\u003c\/a\u003e, peppers, pickles and onions.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"La Tienda","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44064347783251,"sku":"vg-55","price":49.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0677\/9260\/1171\/files\/VG-55.jpg?v=1787743453"},{"product_id":"white-asparagus-spears-el-navarrico-vg-02","title":"Extra Thick White Asparagus Spears, D.O. Navarra","description":"\u003cp\u003eThese extraordinarily thick white asparagus spears are so soft and buttery you can literally cut them with your fork. In Spain they serve them well chilled with a dollop of mayonnaise, but they can also be served as a special addition to salads.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eKing Juan Carlos once sampled these extra thick beauties from El Navarrico and exclaimed 'Cojonudos!’ which is slightly off-color slang for terrific! And wine critic Robert Parker said \"a delicacy of the world are white asparagus- the best from \u003ca href=\"\/shop-by-region\/navarra\"\u003eNavarra\u003c\/a\u003e in Spain, and Les Landes (Bordeaux)...La Tienda, the online Spanish food purveyor has them preserved in cans (normally I hate canned food), but these are superb.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn early spring, green spears of an asparagus fern emerge into the sunlight and are harvested. For white asparagus, before the spears first emerge, the farmers cover the with mounds of soil. Because they never see the sun, they stay pale white and tender. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEl Navarrico only harvests near their facility in Navarra, where the spears are peeled and cooked within hours. Because they are so fresh, they are packed in only water and salt, with no preservatives.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEl Navarrico is one of the few artisan vendors in Spain that follow the traditional way. Most producers outsource asparagus to China, since artisan production is so labor intensive and non-industrial.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhite asparagus from Navarra is so revered in Spain that it has its own D.O. 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Tender and creamy, they are a perfect addition to stews and salads.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTraditionally these beans are stewed with \u003ca href=\"\/food\/chorizo\"\u003echorizo sausage, morcilla\u003c\/a\u003e and pork belly for a hearty stew. We enjoy them in a variety of soups or \u003ca href=\"\/jamon\/index\"\u003esautéed with jamón\u003c\/a\u003e, and they are delicious as the star of a fresh white bean salad.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThese beans are all-natural, prepared by our friends at \u003ca href=\"\/el-navarrico\/\"\u003eEl Navarrico\u003c\/a\u003e close to the famed wine region of La Rioja.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"La Tienda","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44064348078163,"sku":"vg-13","price":9.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0677\/9260\/1171\/files\/VG-13.jpg?v=1787743464"},{"product_id":"piquillo-peppers-el-navarrico-pq-14","title":"Wood-Fire Roasted Piquillo Peppers from Lodosa","description":"\u003cp\u003eOne of our favorite foods in Spain is the wood-fire roasted piquillo pepper. These \u003ca href=\"\/piquillo-peppers\"\u003ebrilliant red peppers\u003c\/a\u003e have a sweet, tangy flavor with a touch of smokiness and a bit of spice. And the texture is amazingly firm yet tender, allowing you to enjoy each bite.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWe visited our vendor in Navarra years ago to witness the piquillo harvest and roasting process. Peppers arrived by the truckload, bright red and perfectly ripe. They only produce piquillo peppers once a year, during the harvest season in the fall - no shortcuts here, no frozen or green peppers to store for later in the year. Once they run out of peppers jarred from this harvest, you have to wait until the following year to order more!\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWe then saw the peppers being roasted - but we were surprised to see a modern gas-fired machine. We always presumed that the peppers were roasted over wood, the traditional way. Well, we found out from our friend Patxi that the vast majority of piquillos are now gas-fire roasted. It is just more efficient and cheaper to do.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIf you know anything about us, you will know that we could not let this stand! We began working with Patxi and his family to bring back the old ways. Because we work with El Navarrico, a small family company, they were open to the change. Since they had not used wood fires in decades, it took a lot of trial and error to perfect the old way of roasting the peppers.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBut they succeeded! And you can taste the difference. The main taste missing with gas fire is smokiness, and smoke is the big difference in flavor for the wood-fire roasted peppers. They have the same sweet, vibrant taste as always, but now with a smoky base that completes the perfect piquillo flavor.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWe are proud to now offer the only truly wood-fire roasted piquillo peppers available in the US. El Navarrico even brought back one of its classic black labels for the occasion. They cost a bit more, but we think you will agree that it is a small price to pay for bringing back the true tradition and flavor of piquillo peppers!\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eServe at room temperature by themselves, or stuff with \u003ca href=\"\/food\/bonito-tuna\"\u003etuna\u003c\/a\u003e or \u003ca href=\"\/all-cheese\"\u003echeese\u003c\/a\u003e and heat in the oven. They make a beautiful accent to \u003ca href=\"\/paella\/index\"\u003epaella\u003c\/a\u003e as well. There are literally hundreds of recipes calling for piquillo peppers, a unique flavor from Spain.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"La Tienda","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44064350732371,"sku":"pq-14","price":18.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0677\/9260\/1171\/files\/PQ-14_55c17bea-a639-4633-9cc3-b843e0206298.jpg?v=1787743496"},{"product_id":"piquillo-pepper-slices-el-navarrico-pq-04","title":"Roasted Piquillo Pepper Slices","description":"\u003cp\u003eThese fire-roasted piquillo pepper slices are great for cooking or garnish. They are amazingly sweet with a deep roasted flavor.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePiquillo pepper slices are a versatile way to add a bright note to any dish. You can arrange the strips on a \u003ca href=\"\/paella\/index\"\u003epaella\u003c\/a\u003e for the perfect final touch. Or garnish \u003ca href=\"\/food\/bonito-tuna\"\u003ea chilled piece of bonito tuna\u003c\/a\u003e on a piece of toast and spear with a toothpick for a simple tapa. We love to simply serve them with \u003ca href=\"\/food\/bread-galician\"\u003efresh bread\u003c\/a\u003e and olive oil to enjoy the full fire roasted flavor.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAnother good recipe is to sauté them in \u003ca href=\"\/food\/olive-oil\"\u003eolive oil\u003c\/a\u003e for a few minutes for a quick side dish for roast lamb or \u003ca href=\"\/food\/iberico-meat\"\u003epork\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/food\/piquillo-peppers\"\u003ePiquillos\u003c\/a\u003e are the finest peppers from the town of Lodosa, in the region of Navarra, prized by connoisseurs. These small firm peppers have gained official recognition and can only be called Pimientos de Piquillo if they come from the protected region. The fire roasting chars the outside of the piquillos, and each pepper is peeled by hand to reveal the sweet, tangy meat below.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eStore these all-natural peppers in a cool, dark area like your pantry and use within a day of opening.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"La Tienda","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44064350928979,"sku":"pq-04","price":13.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0677\/9260\/1171\/files\/PQ-04.jpg?v=1787743497"},{"product_id":"piquillo-peppers-peregrino-pq-15","title":"Fire-Roasted Piquillo Peppers by Peregrino","description":"\u003cp\u003eStuff these red beauties with delectable fillings and serve as \u003ca href=\"\/tapas\/index\"\u003etapas\u003c\/a\u003e, or eat them right out of the jar — whatever way you choose to indulge, you’ll be swept off your feet by the taste of these \u003ca href=\"\/food\/piquillo-peppers\"\u003etangy, smoked, sweet peppers\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFrom the moment you open the container, the wafting aroma with smoky hints will tempt your senses and leave your mouth watering. The flavor is closer to a roasted bell pepper than a chili pepper, and the complex taste of the piquillo pepper is unmatched. Serve them drizzled with \u003ca href=\"\/food\/olive-oil\"\u003eolive oil\u003c\/a\u003e and grated \u003ca href=\"\/all-cheese\"\u003echeese\u003c\/a\u003e, or add a burst of flavor to everyday dishes such as salads, omelets and sandwiches.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAn iconic Spanish food, piquillo peppers come from a small area near Navarra in the north of Spain. Piquillo means 'little beaks' and the peppers’ unique triangular shape makes them ideal for stuffing. Only the ripe, bright red peppers are picked and then fire-roasted until they are slightly charred on the outside. During the fire-roasting process, much of the water in the pepper cooks away, intensifying the incredible flavor. The charred piquillo peppers are peeled by hand and tucked into bottles filled with nothing but their own flavorful juices - allowing their radiant flavor to truly shine.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe exclusive brand of La Tienda, our \u003ca href=\"\/peregrino\/\"\u003ePeregrino products\u003c\/a\u003e reflect the best of Spanish cuisine and traditions. Our inspiration for this selection of products was to offer high-quality iconic foods from Spain at a fair price.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEat your piquillo peppers within a day or two of opening. 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These cloves are marinated in vinegar and \u003ca href=\"\/food\/olive-oil\"\u003eextra virgin olive oil\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eGreat on salads or as a snack.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"La Tienda","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44064351322195,"sku":"vg-07","price":11.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0677\/9260\/1171\/files\/VG-07.jpg?v=1787743531"},{"product_id":"guindilla-peppers-el-navarrico-vg-11","title":"Guindilla Peppers","description":"\u003cp\u003eThese delicious little peppers are a favorite treat in the Basque Country. With a crisp bite and mild spiciness, they are delicious as a tapa by themselves or skewered with cheese or \u003ca href=\"\/all-spanish-seafood\"\u003eanchovies\u003c\/a\u003e. We love them on salads, and they are great in bloody marys and martinis.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe thin green peppers are picked early and packed in white wine vinegar creating a tangy and perfectly spicy treat. (They have the heat of something like a banana pepper but they are more delicate and complex.)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThey are a favorite with guests. We find that they disappear very quickly and pair perfectly with \u003ca href=\"\/all-cheese\"\u003ea good cheese\u003c\/a\u003e and a crisp white wine.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"La Tienda","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44064351748179,"sku":"vg-11","price":16.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0677\/9260\/1171\/files\/VG-11.jpg?v=1787743451"},{"product_id":"fire-roasted-cristal-peppers-el-navarrico-pq-05","title":"Fire Roasted Cristal Peppers by El Navarrico","description":"\u003cp\u003eFire roasted Pimientos de Cristal are amazingly delicate peppers with a sweet flavor and a tangy finish. The fresh peppers are charred, then peeled and sliced by hand. Gently warm the peppers, \u003ca href=\"\/oil-vinegar\/olive-oil\"\u003edrizzle with olive oil\u003c\/a\u003e and serve with \u003ca href=\"\/bread\/bread-galician\"\u003efreshly baked bread\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBecause they are very fragile (hence their name \"cristal\"), they are highly coveted and very scarce. El Navarrico, dedicated to preserving the tradition of the region, is one of the few sources in Spain that still roasts and bottles a limited number of them. For the gourmet cook, they are the ultimate \u003ca href=\"\/food\/piquillo-peppers\"\u003epeppers\u003c\/a\u003e from Spain.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWe tasted them at a café in Lodosa, where the slivers of Cristal peppers were warmed nicely and stacked on a plate in the center of our table. They didn't last long! \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEach jar of Cristal peppers starts as over two pounds of fresh peppers, with the flavor condensing as they are roasted.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"La Tienda","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44064355909715,"sku":"pq-05","price":22.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0677\/9260\/1171\/files\/pq-05.jpg?v=1787743439"},{"product_id":"artichoke-hearts-el-navarrico-vg-80","title":"Tender Artichoke Hearts by El Navarrico","description":"\u003cp\u003eThese tender small artichoke hearts are grown in Navarra, near the famous \u003ca href=\"\/shop-by-region\/la-rioja\"\u003eLa Rioja\u003c\/a\u003e wine region. Each one is peeled by hand then carefully poached in small batches. The result is a delicate artichoke with none of the hard, chewy leaves found in grocery store artichokes.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAdd these artichokes to your favorite salad, \u003ca href=\"\/paella\/all-paella\"\u003epaella\u003c\/a\u003e, pasta dish or artichoke dip. They are so good that we often serve them as-is, with \u003ca href=\"\/bread\/bread-galician\"\u003egreat bread\u003c\/a\u003e and a nice glass of wine.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOur friends at El Navarrico source only the freshest, just-harvested artichokes from nearby farms. Poached in water with a touch of salt, the have a pure, clean artichoke flavor with no herbs or cooking oil flavors.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEl Navarrico is a family company, and our family has worked with them for over twenty years. We know that every vegetable and sauce that we offer from their factory is the finest in Spain.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"La Tienda","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44064356270163,"sku":"vg-80","price":16.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0677\/9260\/1171\/files\/vg-80.jpg?v=1787743385"},{"product_id":"pochas-frescas-beans-el-navarrico-be-01","title":"Pochas Frescas Beans by El Navarrico","description":"\u003cp\u003ePochas frescas are special little white beans native to Navarra. Prepared fresh just after they are harvested from the fields, they are rich and creamy with a tender bite. These pochas are ready to serve, we love them sprinkled on salads or as a star ingredient of stews and soups.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePochas are harvested extra early to capture their peak tenderness. Because they are prepared fresh and never dried, they have a delicate texture you will love.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePochas frescas are picked in the fields near \u003ca href=\"\/el-navarrico\/index\"\u003eEl Navarrico\u003c\/a\u003e, an artisan family-owned company that specializes in excellent vegetables. The beans are never dried, but cooked fresh from the fields.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"La Tienda","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44064359317587,"sku":"be-01","price":9.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0677\/9260\/1171\/files\/be-01.jpg?v=1787743499"},{"product_id":"alubias-blancas-white-beans-el-navarrico-be-07","title":"Alubias Blancas White Beans by El Navarrico","description":"\u003cp\u003eAlubias blancas are tender little white beans, a favorite across Spain. They have a thin skin holding a creamy center. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlubias are ideal for any kind of salad and are a treasured ingredient in Spanish stews. They can be used in recipes calling for navy beans, kidney beans or Great Northerns.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis popular bean is carefully prepared by \u003ca href=\"\/el-navarrico\/index\"\u003eEl Navarrico\u003c\/a\u003e with just salt and water and are ready to serve in your favorite recipe. Our friends at El Navarrico are famed for their artisan preserved vegetables. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cscribe-shadow id=\"crxjs-ext\" data-crx=\"okfkdaglfjjjfefdcppliegebpoegaii\" style=\"position: fixed; width: 0px; height: 0px; top: 0px; left: 0px; z-index: 2147483647; overflow: visible; visibility: visible;\"\u003e\u003c\/scribe-shadow\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"La Tienda","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44064359350355,"sku":"be-07","price":6.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0677\/9260\/1171\/files\/be-07_5d60a679-878d-4279-b7f6-fad5e5a9a593.jpg?v=1787743383"},{"product_id":"pardinas-lentils-el-navarrico-vg-03","title":"Pardina Lentils with Vegetables by El Navarrico","description":"\u003cp\u003eServe a delicious bowl of lentils from Navarra anytime. 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Pardina lentils are special because they retain their shape in cooking and have a distinct nutty flavor and tender texture. The other varieties of lentils, like big green Castellanas and medium brown ones, are often bland, do not retain their shape and cook almost to a purée.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOur lentils are made by \u003ca href=\"\/el-navarrico\/index\"\u003eEl Navarrico\u003c\/a\u003e, a small family company celebrated for their quality vegetables grown locally in the fertile Ebro river valley near the famous wine region of La Rioja. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"La Tienda","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44064359514195,"sku":"vg-03","price":7.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0677\/9260\/1171\/files\/vg-03.jpg?v=1787743491"},{"product_id":"sliced-judias-verdes-green-beans-el-navarrico-be-09","title":"Sliced Judías Verdes Green Beans by El Navarrico","description":"\u003cp\u003eJudías Verdes are tender, julienned beans, perfectly prepared and ready to be added to salads or \u003ca href=\"\/jamon\"\u003esautéed with jamón\u003c\/a\u003e or mushrooms. These beans are cooked just after harvest and have an \"al dente\" texture and bright herbal flavor.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe large, broad Judías Verdes green beans are sliced and prepared within hours of being picked. The result is a vibrant presentation of tender-yet-crisp beans, perfect for your next recipe.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/el-navarrico\/index\"\u003eOur friends at El Navarrico\u003c\/a\u003e are celebrated for their artisanally prepared vegetables. They use only locally farmed vegetables from the rich soils of the region. 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For white asparagus, the farmers cover the plants with mounds of soil to block the light and postpone photosynthesis. Our friends at El Navarrico harvest the pale spears, which are then are hand-peeled and poached until meltingly tender.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/el-navarrico\"\u003eEl Navarrico\u003c\/a\u003e harvests these asparagus spears from fields very close to their facilities. To ensure the finest texture and quality, the spears must be peeled and cooked within hours of harvest. 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