Spring

In the U.K. fava beans (broad beans) are a little like Marmite, one either loves them or hates them.

Not in Italy, they are loved, and are a much anticipated Spring vegetable, often eaten raw with Pecorino cheese on May Day, a celebration that Spring has arrived.

In homes and restaurants you’ll find a variety of fava bean dishes being prepared, fava bean salad, fava bean lasagna, fava bean soup, fava beans in every way possible!