Garlic salt, love, and my italian family
Growing up, mom graced our table with tasty and aromatic food. Her secret ingredient? A little bit of love — and her special garlic salt — a family recipe shared by generations of our Italian family.
Growing up, garlic salt was a staple in our kitchen. Mom made it in batches and used it every day. Mom’s food was fresh, pure, tasty, and simply seasoned. She chalked it up to her special garlic salt and a little bit of love.
SALTY MAMINA is born
With love and together from the heart, Salty Mamina is born. We’ve reimagined our family’s garlic recipe to pay homage to my Italian heritage.
Mom, Dad, Nonnie, Mamina—and to my Nonnos—whom I never knew. This is for you.
To my gritty kids, thank you <3
I come from a family of true grit, big love, and boisterous fun. You didn’t know your grandfather, but his influence is ever-present. He was tough, generous, loving, and full of fun. And, what is life without all that. So I thank you for it all:
Anneliese, my ride-or-die, with me at every turn, helping me prepare, package, and present Salty Mamina from the heart. Thank you darling girl.
Cam, my sweet Armando-creator. Thank you for the big hugs. You were right. Armando is my heart of hearts.
Cole, my top fan. Your poignant words to live by and math skills lift me up. Thank you.
Ali, my package creator, label maker, and curly hair logo dreamer, thank you, thank you, thank you :)
Elizabeth, my favorite taste taster, tasting and testing every batch with zeal, thank you <3
Ransome, your fresh perspective and love for it all keeps me smiling.
To Roy, thank you <3
Roy, my partner for life, thanks for helping me open the space to dream. I love you.
Our garlic salts
Nonnie’s OG Garlic Salt—Our traditional garlic salt recipe. A beautiful blend of freshly ground garlic, all natural and unrefined sea salt. Put it on your table, sprinkle on popcorn, roasted veggies. You name it.
Armando’s Fiery Hot Garlic Salt—Bright and bold like the man himself, Armando’s garlic salt is made with extra love and a fiery heat that’ll keep you on your toes.
Mamina’s fresh Garlic Herb Salt—Bursting with flavorful herbs, use this garlic salt to add a burst of flavor to your recipes.
We use premium all natural sea salt
We use a pristine organic-compliant sea salt with no additives or caking agents. It’s solar-evaporated from exceptionally pure waters. Trace minerals add subtle nuances of flavor and make our Salty Mamina garlic salt pop!
Fresh peppercorns are strong, hot and sharp
We source high quality peppercorns—the King of Spices—and grind them fresh for each batch of garlic salt. You will love the bright taste, strong aroma.
Fresh garlic, greens, and herbs
We use local, fresh garlic, greens, and herbs from local farms and small markets in New England whenever possible. We dry our ingredients low and slow to maintain freshness and nutritional value.
Sharing the legend
Salty Mamina is my secret to delicious food. And now it can be yours too. It’s the perfect everyday seasoning. A pinch is all you need (garlic lovers keep pinching). Use it as a rub for meat and fish. Add it to pasta sauce, vegetables, salad dressings, olive oil, and more.
Mom had a warm and welcoming heart. She’d be proud knowing that I’m sharing the legend of her garlic salt with you — just as she shared it with family and friends.
Now let’s get cooking!
Love,
Mamina