Organic Sicilian Oregano — From Gangi Dante - Italy

This incredibly fragrant, organic oregano comes from Petralia Sottana on the island of Sicily. Left on the branch to dry, the oregano is intense and wonderfully woodsy. If you've tried the world's other oreganos, from Greek to Mexican, you will surely enjoy the flavor of this authentic, organic Sicilian oregano. Not as musty as Mexican and less acrid than Greek oregano, in the words of the producer, Gangi Dante, its "aromas will perfume you of the Mediterranean." Use for seasoning pizzas, tomato sauces, sautéed vegetables, salads, braised dishes and more. Once you taste it, you will be looking for things on which it can be used. And, there is a lot of this special oregano in just one package! Oregano is a member of Lamiaceae, the nectar-producing mint family that includes marjoram, thyme, and lavender as relatives. There are many different species of oregano but Gangi Dante’s dry rocky soil was planted with the spicy, slightly bitter Wild Oregano (Origanum vulgare).It is a perennial pl