Family of Bakers

A Mother's Day Biscotti Story: From Niagara Falls to Wichita Falls 2

“Miss Dvorken, circa 1936 in a dress she designed and sewed herself for her violin recital at Texas Women’s University in Denton, Texas”

May 09, 2017
Kevin DiCamillo

Thanks for the Memories 3

Di Camillo Bakery Loses Last of Its Second-Generation Owners

Joseph J. Di Camillo, the last of the Second-Generation owners of Di Camillo Bakery, died on February 22: he was 99 years old.

Mar 16, 2017
Kevin DiCamillo

Pandoro 0

Pandoro

“Nothing looks more dramatic on a Christmas table than a Pandoro.”

Nov 10, 2016
Michael DiCamillo

Biscotti and Me 7

There is always a moment, or a product that sets loose an entirely new trend in the marketplace. Invariably, it is on the shoulders of what came before, but there is that moment when something explodes on the scene with all the newness of new life.

May 02, 2016
Michael DiCamillo

The Library as a Factory 1

One of my favorite books of 2015 was Alex Johnson’s "Improbable Libraries: A Visual Journey to the World’s Most Unusual Libraries." This gem includes an entire chapter on libraries brought to you, literally, by animals, including a book-delivering camel. (continue reading)

Mar 22, 2016
Michael DiCamillo

Matthew DiCamillo's Story 5

Getting involved in baking might, at first, seem like an odd transition from someone trained as an opera singer who spent five years as a voice professor at a small university renown for Musical Theatre.

Nov 08, 2013
Michael DiCamillo

Aunt Gorgeous's Ninetieth Birthday 10

My father's family always loved a party, and with eleven
children they never had to wonder whom to invite!

Sep 19, 2013
Michael DiCamillo

History of Di Camillo Italian Scaletta Bread 14

Though my grandparents were one in everything they did, it was without question, my grandfather’s vision that drove them to start our bakery.

Jun 03, 2013
Michael DiCamillo

The Father's of Di Camillo Bakery 0

First row: Frank & Tom DiCamillo 1942, Tom & Betty DiCamillo 1935, Second row: David & Frank Di Camillo 1943, Nick DiCamillo with Judy & Jimmy 1945, Third row: DiCamillo brothers & Father 1998

May 28, 2013
Michael DiCamillo

Bucellati Cucidati 2

Every Sicilian American I have ever known has a nostalgic, personal story about the Cucidati cookie. Always in their story is a mother, aunt, grandmother, or neighbor who made the most sublime and satisfying Cucidati in the world—and I believe all of them! Personally, I have never met anything made with fig that I didn't like.