MAMA RECOMMENDS: Antimo Caputo Flour

You absolutely NEED to use the finest flour when you are making breads, dough, pasta and more! This imported Italian flour is top notch.  If you've had my breads, you know what I'm saying:  This is not your average All Purpose Flour. OO grade flour is finer than the finest! Don't be fooled by the label.... this flour isn't only for pizza.

If you'd like to pick some up at the shop, Mama has it.... or you can also order it online here. HAPPY BAKING, people!!!   

Antimo Caputo Srl
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MAMA RECOMMENDS: Strianese San Marzano Tomatoes!

Everyone asks me “What makes your gravy so delicious? What are your secrets? ” Well, I am not going to give away all of my secrets, but I will let you in on one thing: A great deal of what makes my gravy sooooo special is the fact that I use Strianese Whole Peeled canned tomatoes imported from Italy!  These are the Lamborghini of tomatoes. You can pick a can up at the shop, or order on line!

These tomatoes grow in one specific region of Italy, San Marzano.  Each can is registered and verified that it comes from San Marzano. The tomatoes are rich and deep in flavor and not too acidic.  The interior of the cans are lines in a white coating to retain this top-notched flavor and to avoid any metallic flavor which comes from tin. Talk about special!!! I cannot say enough about these delightful babies. Start here for a five star, home run gravy like mine!