{"product_id":"flowers-on-the-plate","title":"WORD IT´S THE SEASON ARTICHOKE ROOTS ON THE PLATE","description":"\u003ch3\u003eWhat is this?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eFrom November through April, this experience plunges you into Catalonia’s artichoke season. A 30-minute private transfer (20 km) from Barcelona brings you to a farmhouse nestled in the fertile Llobregat Delta — a region where artichokes dominate 25 % of cultivated land. On arrival, you’ll walk among squat, glossy-leafed plants and harvest plump artichoke buds — grown in mineral-rich delta soil and kissed by sea breezes — with their peak sweetness emerging in winter’s cool days. You’ll hear how delta silt and Mediterranean humidity coax their dense, nutty flavor.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBack at the farmhouse grill, the chef shows you how to steam, char, and dress the artichoke leaves — steaming to preserve green depth, lightly charring to add smoke, dunking leaves in lemon-olive aioli or piquant romesco. These methods honor the artichoke, letting its bitter-sweet core shine. You’ll sit under the winter sun, savoring each bite — straight from field to fork. Later, a private car transfers you back to Barcelona.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat makes this unique?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn this gastronomic experience, you’ll harvest, prepare, savor artichokes as part of a seasonal ritual — all within the ecosystem that sustains this regional staple. You’ll learn to distinguish a tight artichoke bud (firm, drops moisture when shaken) from an overripe one — and why slight frost can dust outer bracts, sealing in flavor. You’ll hear the stories of how farmers adapt irrigation and planting around coastal humidity and the delta’s microclimate. You’ll learn how the chef matches sauces to the artichoke’s varying tannins and textures — using restraint, never masking the vegetable’s core character. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe setting — a private farmhouse tucked behind working fields — lets the quiet of delta farmland anchor the experience. Nestled in the Parc Agrari, this experience bridges urban Barcelona and Catalan agrarian heritage. The farmhouse offers privacy — no crowds, just conversation, wood smoke, and the silver glint of the artichoke fields beyond.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat is included?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eGuided walk and harvest in the Llobregat Delta artichoke fields.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePrivate round-trip transfer from Barcelona (30 minutes each way).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWelcome glass of cava or wine upon arrival.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSeasonal storytelling about cultivation and flavor.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHands-on cooking session with a local chef.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eGrilled artichoke tasting with traditional sauces.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSeasonal side dishes.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLocal wine to accompany the meal.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOutdoor dining at a private farmhouse setting (weather permitting).\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"El Prat de Llobregat | Spain","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53975128899923,"sku":null,"price":450.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1065\/6736\/9043\/files\/II_Artischoke.png?v=1788364049","url":"https:\/\/bysublimia.com\/products\/flowers-on-the-plate","provider":"BySublimia","version":"1.0","type":"link"}