I've been a friend of John Blount for many years, and have been called in from time to time to help him with his company's web site. Over the years, I've realized he's doing something very unique. He's an importer of fine foods and ceramics from Italy, with both wholesale and retail operations.
Disclaimer: please excuse the gushing! I'm slightly connected with them, but mostly I'm in awe of what they do. It's an old-fashioned business that treats its customers very well and strives to do everything right.
So why is this site so special? Passion! There are many companies importing Italian products, but John has a unique perspective; he grew up in Rome, the son of an Italian mother and American father. He understands both cultures, and has found products that appeal to everyone. He has the true Italian love of slow cooking with fresh ingredients, and a great respect for their culinary traditions. He has a knack to find only the very best and most unique products. Doing business with Italian companies is not always easy, and by the time you go through shipping and customs, there isn't a lot of room for profit with the more generic items. So John has gone after only the very finest. Yeah, this sounds like a sales pitch, but it's really true. He has a food lovers passion, and refuses to compromise. Read more »
