Campania

Map of Campania

Pizza and buffalo mozzarella originated in Campania, a region rich in agriculture and perpetually mild climate. Campania distributes many agricultural products, including tomatoes, potatoes, eggplants, peppers, peas, figs, apricots, plums and cherries. Tourists know Campania as the home of Naples, the Roman Ruins at Pompeii, Mt. Vesuvius, and the Amalfi Coast. We are currently seeking additional olive oils from small artisan producers in this region.

Vicidomini pasta comes to us from Castel San Giorgio, near Naples, in Campania. This is a selection of six of the most popular cuts: Conchiglioni, Eliche, Linguine, Penne e Ziti Rigati, Spaghetti Chitarra, and Pappardelle. Bowl not included.

Venus is the Organic selection from Gariulo in Sorrento. This lovely oil evokes memories of travels to Sorrento and Capri.

A traditional preparation from southern Italy. This distillate is a fish sauce extracted from cured anchovies. Each batch takes five months to produce. Featured in the Wall Street Journal’s Guide to the Best in Summer Food (May 14, 2011).

A true artisanal production for those who wish to make their own pasta. This Semolina, mixed 50/50 or 60/40 with flour will make approximately four pounds of pasta. This is the same flour used for Vicidomini pasta.

Vicidomini pasta comes to us from Castel San Giorgio, near Naples, in Campania. This family business that has been making pasta since 1812. This Bucatoni (a thick, hollow spaghetti) is perfect for flavorful dishes with pancetta, shrimp, or anchovies.

Vicidomini pasta comes to us from Castel San Giorgio, near Naples, in Campania. This family business that has been making pasta since 1812. This Angel Hair pasta is perfect simple preparations such as olive oil and parmesan, or tomatoes and basil.

Italians have a sense of humor, especially with "tourist pasta" and love. This could be construed as X-rated pasta. We can't show you the photo. We can only "share" the two shapes are male and female anatomical shapes. This is a test purchase for us.

Vicidomini pasta comes to us from Castel San Giorgio, near Naples, in Campania. Shell pastas come in various sizes. This Conchiglioni is very generous. This shape is often stuffed and baked.