Convenient and Delicious!

Having extolled the virtues of TJs once this week, I thought I'd stick to the theme. I have a new favorite product - Trader Giotti's Italian Tomato Starter Sauce! This aseptically package jem tastes like fresh tomato, garlic and olive oil - absolutely delicious! It is the closest that I have had to fresh tomato sauce in a packaged product and is perfect during the dregs of winter when there is nary a fresh tomato to be had.


It is not overly salty. It does not have any overwhelming flavor except fresh tomato. It is the perfect conduit (or starter) for your favorite sauce. I enjoy it topping a pizza. Add some fresh clams and a bit of clam juice and parsley - voila, instant clam sauce. Like a Puttanesca - add capers, anchovies and crushed red pepper. Your friends and family will think that they are tasting your just picked, garden-fresh tomato sauce. I keep 4 or 5 in the cupboard at all times.