Giuliana and Bill Rancic Launch 'Mama DePandi' Italian Food Line

Mama DePandi: A Taste of Italy

• 🇮🇹 Giuliana and Bill Rancic have launched "Mama DePandi," a new line of Italian food products inspired by Giuliana's mother's recipes.
• 💡 The line aims to bring authentic Italian flavors into home kitchens, offering a taste of Italy beyond their RPM Restaurants.

The Signature Pomodoro Sauce

• 🍅 The flagship product is Mama DePandi's pomodoro sauce, a family recipe with only five ingredients.
• ✅ The sauce is made without added sugar or preservatives, taking about a year and a half to perfect.
• 😋 It is designed to taste exactly like the sauce served at RPM Restaurants, described as smooth and not acidic.

Expanding the Product Line

• 🫒 The Mama DePandi brand also includes extra virgin olive oil and lemon-infused olive oil.
• 🌶️ Other offerings feature a spicy arrabbiata sauce, three types of salami, and four varieties of dried pasta.
• 🥓 The salamis are handcrafted in small batches without nitrates, with unique flavors like mixed berry.

Family, Business, and Inspiration

• 👨‍🍳 The "Mama DePandi" line is a tribute to Giuliana's mother, who at 82 years old, saw her dream of launching a brand come true.
• 🏆 The Rancics are proud of their RPM restaurant family, with nine locations across the country.
• 📰 They were recently featured on the cover of Mariano's magazine, highlighting the personal significance of the Mama DePandi launch.

Breast Cancer Awareness

• 💖 Giuliana, a 14-year breast cancer survivor, uses October to raise awareness, especially among young women.
• 🎗️ She emphasizes the importance of self-exams as a crucial step in early detection.
• 💰 RPM Restaurants will donate a portion of proceeds from specific dishes during October to breast cancer research.