Finest whole Sicilian artichokes in oil, combined with a selection of natural herbs and chilli. They can be eaten as an individual antipasto or added to a pasta or spelt salad. Chop them up and add them to pasta sauces or risotto.

So versatile and they're good for you as well! Sicilian artichokes are actually famed for their therapeutic properties, helping the digestive system and kidney function.

Simone Asero at Etna Conserve, a small producer in the shadow of Mount Etna, expertly creates this range of fine Italian starters using only local ingredients grown in the fertile soil surrounding the volcano.