Strong Women, Strong Coffee: The Women in Coffee Initiative
Exploring the World of Premium Avocado Oil
Fresh Beginnings, Fresh Citrus
Loaves of Love: The New Bread Boom
DEMEDICITASTE|Q12025
Welcome to our table
Strong Women, Strong Coffee: The Women in Coffee Initiative
Celebrate the achievements of women worldwide while promoting initiatives that drive to empower women in every sphere of life
Loaves of Love: The New Bread Boom
There’s a new bread craze that’s taking kitchens by storm! Our easy bread recipe is perfect for firsttime bakers who want delicious, homemade bread without the fuss.
New Year, Fresh Citrus
Kick off the New Year with simple, citrus-inspired recipes using our pantry essentials!
Exploring the World of Premium
Avocado Oil
This year, we add Olivado to our portfolio, showcasing their exceptional avocado oil a product celebrated for its rich flavor, superior quality, and impressive nutritional benefits
Happy New Year!
As we look back at 2024, I want to thank all of you for your continued support of the DeMedici portfolio. As you know, in 2024, I became the Director of Business Development of our group after Steve Kaufman’s long run as leader of DeMedici. As our Senior Advisor, he politely advised me as follows: “Don’t mess it up!” He shared with me the same “advice” he got from the founder when he took over in 2007.
In fact, I can share that we had another year of continued growth. Much of that comes from the dedicated effort and support of you – our customers. Thank you so much for your support this past year I hope our products were as successful for you.
The new year is a time to take stock of the past as we plan for the year ahead. “Best of” lists abound as do lists forecasting the “Trends of” the new year. We see trends that take root and continue to expand year over year and some that are over in the swipe of TikTok. You can always count on us to provide you with the best quality, classic ingredients for any creation This issue illustrates the exciting potential of using classic ingredients to inspire innovative and delicious recipes. We are excited to share new flavors, new twists to existing items and even new brands in the coming months!
The DeMedici team will be on the road throughout the year We look forward to seeing you soon at the Winter Fancy Food Show in Las Vegas and in March at Natural Expo West in Anaheim.
Wishing you all good health, much love and success in 2025!
MariaRoemer DirectorofBusinessDevelopment mroemer@demedici.com
National Women’s Month & International Women’s Day
CelebratedonMarch8th,InternationalWomen’sDayandNationalWomen’sMonthfocuson women’sachievementsacrosssocial,economic,cultural,andpoliticalfields,whilealsocalling forgenderequalityandaddressingongoingchallenges.Observedsincetheearly1900s,itis markedbyeventsandcampaignsadvocatingforwomen’srights,withadifferentthemeeach year.Honortheoccasionbycelebratingthewomeninyourlifewithathoughtfulgiftor creatingaspecialexperience,likecookingameaningfulmeal.
Strong Women, Strong Coffee: Strong Women, Strong Coffee: The Women in Coffee Initiative The Women in Coffee Initiative
CaffèVergnanohasbeencraftingauthentic Italiancoffeesince1882.Theypractice sustainabilitywithcompostablecapsules, recyclableproducts,andrepurposedcoffeebyproducts However,outsideoftheusual practices,in2018,theybreweduptheinspiring Women in Coffee.
CaffèVergnano’sinitiative,launchedbyCEO CarolinaVergnano,blendstradition, sustainability,andfemaleempowerment Each year,WICdrivesprogresswithimpactful fundraisersthatresultinamicro-roastinglabin theDominicanRepublic,acommunitylibraryin Honduras,andgraftingclimate-resilientcoffee plantsinGuatemala Theireffortscontinueto shapeabetterfutureforcommunities worldwide.
Loaves of Love: The New Bread Boom
Sourdoughhasbeentakingoversocialmediawithitsrusticcharmandirresistiblecrunch.But whatifyoucouldgetallthatdelightfultextureandtastewithouttheextensiveprepandwait time?ImaginebakingaloafinfusedwithfreshItalianbasilorfluffyfocacciamarbledwithWhiteTruffle easytomake,fullofflavor,andreadyinlesstime.Itmightnotbesourdough,buttheserecipesare perfectforbusyfoodiesorbeginnerscravinggourmetresultswithoutthefuss!
EASY BAKED BREAD WITH PESTO SWIRL
Ingredients:
4¼cupsbreadflour
2teaspoonssalt
1⅔cupswater
1teaspoonactivedryyeast
½cupCiprianiBasilPesto
Preparation:
Inalargebowl,mixtogetherflour,salt,sugar, andyeast.
Addthewaterandmixuntilthedoughcomes togetherloosely Coverwithplasticwrapand setasideatroomtemperaturefor2hoursor untilthedoughdoublesinsize.
After2hours,transferthedoughtoafloured surfaceandkneadfor2minutesuntilitisno longersticky Then,spreadthedoughoutinto a1-inchlayerandspreadhalfofthepesto Foldthedoughinhalfandspreadthe remainingpesto.Foldthedoughagainsothat noneofthepestocanbeseen.
Transferthedoughtoaparchment-linedbowl orproofingbasketandletitrisefor30-40 minutesoruntilitdoublesinsize.
Inthemeantime,preheattheovento450°F withadutchoveninside.
Oncethedoughhasdoubled,transfertothe dutchovenandcoverwiththelid Bakefor40-45minutes
Letthebreadcoolcompletelybeforecutting.
FOCCACIA BREAD WITH WHITE TRUFFLE SAUCE
Ingredients:
5cupsall-purposeflour
2cupswater
1tablespoonfineseasalt
1packetactivedryyeast
6-8tablespoonsMelchiorriEVOO(divided)
2teaspoonshoney/granulatedsugar ¼cupMelchiorriWhiteTruffleSauce
Preparation:
Startbyactivatingyouryeast Mixlukewarm water,honey/sugar,andyeast Letsitfor5-7 minutes.
Meanwhile,inastandmixer,mixyourflourand salt.
Pourtheyeastmixtureintoyourmixerandturn ontomedium Streamin4tablespoonsofoliveoil andmix/kneadfor5-7minutes Pause occasionallytoscrapethebowlandmixinany remainingflour.
Whenthedoughisnolongersticky,placeitinan oiledbowl,cover,andletitriseinawarmspotfor 60-90minutesuntildoubledinsize
Stretchthedoughtothepan'scorners,drizzle with2-3tablespoonsofoliveoilandtrufflesauce, anddimplewithyourfingers.Sprinklefleurdesel, cover,andletitriseinawarmspotfor60minutes untildoubledinsize
Preheattheovento375°F.Bakefor30-40minutes untilgoldenbrownorover215°Finternally.Cool completelybeforecuttingandstoreinanairtight container
MENUINSPIRATIONS
Fresh Beginnings, Fresh Citrus
Brightenyourwinterwith stage,celebratedfortheir citrusrecipestotantalizey
WINTER CITRUS BURRATA SALAD
Ingredients:
4oz.burrata
1Bloodorange 1Navelorange 1Grapefruit ½cupcherrytomatoes,halved 4tablespoonsAL’OlivierLemonEVOO Zestof1lemon
Freshlygroundblackpepper&salttotaste Choppedpistachios,optional Basil,togarnish
Preparation:
Usingaknife,supremethebloodorange,navel orange,andgrapefruit.Dothisbystandingup theorangeuprightand,usingaknife,cut downwardalongthecurveofthefruitto removethepeelandwhitepith,exposingthe flesh Holdthepeeledorangeinyourhand Useyourknifetocarefullycutbetweenthe membranes,slicingclosetoeachsideofa segmenttoreleaseit.Repeatforallsegments. Combinethecitruswithcherrytomatoesina bowlandtosswithAL’OlivierLemonEVOO, lemonzest,salt,andpepper. Placetheburratainaservingbowl.Arrange citrussegmentsandtomatoesaroundthe burrata.
Topwithchoppedpistachios,freshbasil,and groundpepperandsalt
MENUINSPIRATIONS
SPINACH PASTA WITH LEMON
Ingredients:
200gCiprianiTaglioliniSpinachEgg Pasta
3tblspVillaManodoriEssenzialeLemon EVOO
Zestandjuiceof1lemon ¼cupgratedParmesancheese,plusmore 1largehandfuloffreshspinach
Freshbasil,finelychopped
Saltandpepper,totaste
Asmallamountofpastawater,reserved
VillaManodoriEssenziale
ExtraVirginOliveOil isacollectionof100%naturalessential oilsdelicatelyblendedwithextravirgin oliveoilproducedandbottledinItaly exclusivelyforVillaManodori.
Preparation:
Boilsaltedwater,cookCiprianiTaglioliniSpinachEggPasta for2-3minutesuntilaldente,reserve1cupofpastawater, anddrain
Heat3tbspVillaManodoriLemonEVOOinaskilletonlow, addlemonzest,juice,andstirinparmesanwithasplashof pastawateruntilmelted.
Tosspastainthelemonsauce,addingpastawaterfora creamyconsistency.
Mixinspinach,basil,andseasonwithsaltandpepper Plate,topwithparmesanandbasil,andservewithlemon wedgesifdesired.
Valentine’s Day Gift
Guide
Make this Valentine’s Day unforgettable with a thoughtful gift or a shared experience. Gift your loved ones with premium treasures or create lasting memories by cooking together whether it’s a cozy pasta dinner or chocolate treats to share.
Benedetto Cavalieri MadewithDurum wheatsemolina,these pastanoodlesboasta firmtextureandperfect sauceabsorption
Cipriani VirginBelliniBeverage & Sorbet refreshing, fruity,andperfectfor settingaromantic mood
Amedei Toscana Chocolatebars,made withthepurest ingredients,areperfect forsharingorgifting yourfavoritecollection
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Amedei Toscana GocceDrops theultimatewayto sweetenyour celebration andsharealittle chocolatemagicwith someonespecial.
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DEMEDICIINTHEKNOW
Exploring the World of Premium Avocado Oil
“From
seed to bottle, our oils deliver on taste, quality, and goodness.”
Thisyear,we’reexcitedtoaddavocadooilto ourportfolioofpremiumproductsandextra virginoils TheOlivadobrand,atrue innovator,pioneeredthecold-pressed extractionmethodforextravirginavocado oil,thankstoadedicatedteaminNew Zealand,thetownofKerikeri,ensuringthe healthiest,mostflavorful,andpurestoil available. What makes avocado oil so special? Itsunmatchedcombinationofrichflavor, exceptionalquality,andnutritionalbenefits.
Over70%ofOlivadoExtra VirginAvocadoOilis mono-unsaturatedfat,the ‘goodfats’
Why Are Avocados So Remarkable?
Whilemostplant-basedoilsareextracted fromseeds,avocadooilispressedfromthe nutrient-richfleshofthefruit,whichis naturallypackedwitharound20essential vitaminsandminerals. Thisuniqueprocesspreservesboththe full-bodiedflavorandthevitalnutrients, creatingaversatileandhealthycookingoil.
Olivado’sExtraVirginAvocadoOilis carefullycraftedinsmall,premiumbatches usingthefresh,ripefleshofHassavocados.
ExtraVirginAvocadoOilishighin theantioxidantluteinwhichis essentialforhealthyeyes.
DidyouknowthatAvocadooilis idealforcookingatforhightemp cooking?
