DeMedici TASTE NEWSLETTER Q1 2025

Strong Women, Strong Coffee: The Women in Coffee Initiative

Exploring the World of Premium Avocado Oil

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.