46659 Tue Jun 13 11:14:59 -0700 2006 5 1 San Francisco Bay Area 0 231793 Had my first taste of Fra'Mani products today. Enjoyed the Salametto - had a nice garlic flavor, some spice from the pepper and a firm-ish texture. Here's a photo .... Also tried the Gentile - which has a finer texture and a milder flavor - preferred the Salametto. Link: http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e365/GordonWing/Framani-Salametto.jpg Image: http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e365/GordonWing/Framani-Salametto.jpg Tue Jun 13 11:14:59 -0700 2006 0 gordon wing 1 231802 fra'mani tried it at golden glass last saturday the morttadella was incredable as was the salumi Paul Bertolli is a true artisan! Tue Jun 13 12:00:10 -0700 2006 231793 0 golosone 2 231811 You know, I'm thinking this Bertolli fellow might have a future in the food business. Tue Jun 13 12:30:52 -0700 2006 231802 0 J.A. 3 231878 Maybe he has a son who will become a big city chef in New York.... Tue Jun 13 19:15:32 -0700 2006 231811 0 Gary Soup 4 232233 if nothing else his son will have some killer balsamic vinegar when he's older. Thu Jun 15 04:10:49 -0700 2006 231878 0 Jason 2 231928 Just purchased one today at the coffe/cheese place on Hopkins. They also have the fresh Italian Sausages in the refrigerator with the cheeses. Both hot and mild. They are nicely packaged and will not pick up any flavors. The guy said they are getting different flavors/varieties of salumi in tomorrow. Of note, no nitrates or nitrites listed in ingredients. We ate a Fatted calf pork roast this evening, but will dig in to the salami/sausage tomorrow. Re fatted calf: I am not even a porkophile, but this stuff is so good, you've gotta try it. As good as Tuscan pork products. Hoping that the fra mani stuff is as good. Tue Jun 13 23:36:11 -0700 2006 231802 0 sensi63