In Paradela, in the heart of Trás-os-Montes, we came back to our roots to breathe new life into the orchards and chestnut groves handed down by my parents and grandparents.
Every autumn we gather the chestnuts by hand and sort them with great care. Then we peel them in a pedal-driven drum: a bicycle turned into a peeling machine. No motor, no electricity, just legs, patience and good cheer.
The jam is cooked slowly, in small batches, with 60% chestnuts, so that every jar holds the true taste of Trás-os-Montes chestnuts.
Each jar is a tribute to the authenticity of our land and to the legacy of my ancestors. Open it, taste it, and take a little piece of Trás-os-Montes home with you.