CHARLOTTE, N.C. (QC Life) - The QC Life kitchen is bursting with local flavor as we welcome two absolute icons of the Charlotte culinary scene: Chef Tom Dyrness of Mama Ricotta’s and Giovanna Prieto of Martin’s Distribution.
To show us how high-quality, local ingredients elevate home-style cooking, Chef Tom prepares a classic, fresh Mozzarella & Tomato plate and a crisp Greek Yogurt Caesar Salad topped with a charred lemon yogurt dressing. Chef Tom shares the secret behind Mama Ricotta’s signature fresh mozzarella, which is pulled and crafted in-house daily alongside their scratch-made breads, sausage, and desserts.
Martin’s Distribution is celebrating their 20th anniversary, this family-owned and operated cornerstone supplies hundreds of Charlotte-area restaurants, hotels, and country clubs with premium fruits, vegetables, dairy, and dry goods.
To learn more about Mama Ricotta’s visit mamaricottas.com and follow @mamaricottas.
To learn more about Martin’s Distribution visit martinsdistribution.com and follow @martins_distribution.
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