The Feast of San Gennaro celebrates the life of San Gennaro of Naples who was Bishop of Benevento, Italy and was martyred in 305AD. Who was San Gennaro? San Gennaro (Ianuarius) was born around 272 AD, near Benevento. The events that led to his consecration took place in the 4th century, during the persecution of …
What does Charcuterie Mean? The word Charcuterie derives from 15th-century French origins. The term comes from two French words: “Chair” which means “flesh,” and “cuit” which means “cooked.” It is a fancy word for cured meat. Historically people used all of the meat and left nothing to waste. The meat was put through a preservation …
Sansone Market launched a Customer Loyalty Program in November 2021. Our Loyalty Program is free and allows customers to earn points for every dollar purchased. For every 500 points earned, customers earn a $10 redemption credit. In addition, for every 10 drinks purchased at our cafe, the 11th drink is free. In addition, we are …
Barricato al Pepe is an Italian hard cow’s milk cheese that gets its name from the oak wine barrels in which it is aged for a minimum of six months. This firm pasteurized cow’s milk cheese from Veneto is made by Sergio, the famed producer of Sottocenere®. “Barricato” refers to the method of aging this …
Merlot BellaVitano from Sartori is a rich, creamy cheese married to the berry and plum notes of Merlot. It is Reminiscent of an aged, premium cheddar balanced by a full-flavored Parmesan, soaked in Merlot to give it extra tang and a delicious Merlot flavor. A perfect cheese to place on a holiday cheese board! About Sartori …
A Sartori-family original, the Bellavitano cheese is inspired by traditional, Italian farmstead cheese. Unique to Wisconsin, Bellavitano cheese features a rich and creamy texture with a great, crave-able taste reminiscent of an aged, premium Wisconsin Cheddar cheese balanced by a full-flavored Parmesan. This Bellavitano cheese is then hand-rubbed with freshly roasted espresso, creating a truly …
The Cotechino is universally recognized as the father of the Zampone or pig’s trotter stuffed with chopped, seasoned meat. Its name derives from “cotica” which means the pig’s rind. The idea of stuffing the meat of the pig in a small casing made from the pig’s intestines was a very antique and effective method for preservation. More …
You may have noticed that restaurants across the nation and grocery stores are offering more gluten-free options now than ever before. That is likely due to the fact that an estimated 1 in 100 people worldwide has celiac disease. When you are diagnosed with celiac disease the only solution is to eat a gluten-free diet …
Pizza is one of the most popular foods across the world and it all originated in a small restaurant in Naples, Italy. While there are countless styles of pizza from the crispy NY Style to deep dish Chicago style, there is nothing quite like a classic Neapolitan pizza. The most popular variation (pizza margherita) is …
While croissants are known for being a staple in French cuisine, many are surprised to learn that they actually originated in Austria. Initially called kipfel, croissants are incredibly popular throughout Europe and often are enjoyed along with a cup of coffee. This popular pastry is traditionally made using a simple dough that is folded multiple …
