Baking is in Debra Baretta’s genes. Her father was an Italian baker from age 14 in Torino, Italy and in San Francisco. Debra’s aspirationsled her first to the skies; she attained her private pilot’s license at age 17 and then became a Delta flight attendant. After settling down with her family many years later, her Italian baking roots came full circle.

For Debra, being Italian is about gathering around the table, sharing great food. It was devastating when her middle son Cory suffered from horrible allergies that inhibited him from enjoying the delights of her heritage. Cory is allergic to gluten, wheat, eggs, soy, peanuts, lentils, green peas and garlic. Without causing dangers to his health, he was unable to eat at friends’ houses, restaurants, birthday parties or school. No longer able to watch her son feel isolated and different, Debra began experimenting in the kitchen to create delicious food Cory could eat. She first perfected sandwich bread, then moving on to other baked goods. With much skill and some luck, which she attributes to her genes, her baked goods soon became favorites amongst family and friends.

Around this same time, a series of unfortunate events enters Debra’s life. Debra must care for her father after he is diagnosed with stage four cancer. Financial difficulties ensued. A year and a half battle with cancer culminated in a traumatic death. The family was devastated and floundered for eighteen months. Then Debra's inspiration to begin a baking comapny began to brew and she informally began selling her gluten-free, vegan breads, pastries and cookies. And so began the saga of Mama Baretta.

Unfortunately, the ill-fated chain of events were not quite over. Just as Debra begins to sell commercially, she falls ill with mono for several months. In this devastating state, she is forced to temporarily close down her business for six months.

Once back on track, Debra re-establishes her commercial accounts. Her products have recieved awards and her business has grown in ways unimaginable to a woman whose business was put on hold in 2011. Debra’s son Cory may have spit out the first store bought gluten-free, vegan bread, but now Mama Baretta’s baked goods are alongside the giants.

Organic & Non-GMO

Take a moment to savor and taste all of our ingredients! We take pride in using many Organic and NON-GMO products so you can be assured that not only do our products taste delicious, but they are very high quality as well!

We believe that organic foods make a difference in our health, so we have tried to include as many organic products in our baked goods as possible. Organic foods are grown using different techniques then conventional farming. Organic farming only uses natural fertilizers, such as compost or manure. According to the USDA, organic produce has significantly less residue then conventional produce. Organic foods are also made without food additives, including preservatives, MSG, artificial sweeteners, colorings and flavors. You can click here to find out more information on why this is important to you: http://www.ota.com/organic_and_you/10reasons.html

We also believe that our food should be as wholesome and pure as possible which, is why we use non-GMO foods. We are currently working to get our products approved by the NON-GMO-Project. For those of you who are not aware of them…GMO’s or “genetically modified organisms” are animals or plants that are made through gene manipulation or genetic engineering. These genetically modified organisms make new genes that do not occur naturally in nature. In over 50 countries worldwide there are restrictions on GMO products. The U.S is not one of these countries which, is why we have taken the time to find non-GMO products to bring you the best products we can. If you want to read more about GMO’s click here: http://www.nongmoproject.org/learn-more

Below is story of the ingredients we use. We have provided links to other sites so that you can find out all there is to know about the benefits of the foods we use and how they benefit you!

Glossary of Foods We Use

BUTTER

We use the Straus Family Creamery to supply our dairy products. Imagine picturesque green rolling pastures, with healthy and happy cows. This is what we picture when we use Straus Family creamy organic butter. We know that our butter comes from the finest cows that graze in the best pastures. The butter we use is made from organic cream and the churns are original from the 1950s. There are no added colors or additives, just fresh rich, creamy and sweet flavors which makes our baked goods rich and flavorful. This butter was named “One of the Top Premium Butters in America" by Food and Wine Magazine. Strauss Family Creamery is a verified NON-GMO company.

http://strausfamilycreamery.com/products/organic-dairy-products

Brown Rice Flour

We use Lundberg Organic Brown Rice Flour. Lundberg Family Farms recognizes the importance of the purity of the foods we eat. They promote organic farming as well a non-GMO philosophy. The brown rice flour we get from Lundberg is a fantastic baking staple that lends a rich, nutty flavor to our baked goods. The flour is mulled very finely and includes the bran from the hull of the grain making it a good source of dietary fiber. Brown Rice is a source of manganese, as well as selenium and magnesium. The grain is also rich in antioxidants and natural oils. Lundberg is a verified Non-GMO Project company.

http://woman.thenest.com/benefits-organic-brown-rice-4793.html
http://www.lundberg.com/Commitment/Gmos.aspx

Brown Sugar

Wholesome Sweetner’s brown sugar is minimally processed. Brown sugar is not refined so it retains minerals from the sugar cane. Their brown sugar is soft, moist and fine grained.

Chia Seeds

Chosen Foods supplies our Chia Seeds. Chia is Mayan for strength. Chia seeds give energizing power that is packed with fiber, protein, and omega-3s. Chosen Foods gives us the highest quality, ancient super foods with only the purest ingredients. They grow their products in the birthplace of these foods in the central highlands of Mexico. They provide assistance to growers whose great grandparents cultivated the same land so that they can sustain the future of natural healing foods. Chosen Foods is a verified Non-GMO Project company.

Coconut Nectar/Coconut Crystals

We use Coconut Secret coconut nectar and crystals. Coconut Secret knows one of the true natural secrets of the tropics. They tap into coconut trees to produce a naturally sweet and raw sap. From this sap, they produce their products in small batches to ensure rich high quality products like the crystals and nectar sweetners. This sap is nutrient rich, full of 17 amino acids, and is enzymatically alive! The sweetness of these products creates an earthy and sweet flavor in baked goods without the strong taste of coconut! Coconut Secret is a verified Non-GMO company.

Confectioner’s Sugar

Wholesome Sweetners confectioner’s sugar is made from 100% certified organic cane sugar. They grind it simply into a fine powder, which has a slight taste of natural molasses. Enjoy the smooth, mellow, rich, and creamy flavors it gives our baked goods. Wholesome Sweetners is a verified Non-GMO Project company.

Corn Meal

We use SunOpta as a supplier of our Organic Corn Meal. Corn is one of the most genetically modified foods in our food supply. We are proud to say that we have found a source that is a leader in the non-GMO production of corn. Its products are milled to our specific needs. They control the whole process from farm to table. Cornmeal is a whole grain, which a good source of niacin, thiamine, riboflavin as well as 18 amino acids.

Evaporated Cane Sugar

Wholesome Sweetner’s Organic Cane Sugar is grown in South America. It comes from cane juice that is rich in molasses, minerals and vitamins. The sugar is pulled out, clarified, evaporated and then turned into sugar crystals. The result is a golden-blonde sugar crystal that enhances the flavor of our baked goods with it pure, sweet taste. Wholesome Sweetners is a verified Non-GMO Project company.

Rolled Oats

Avena Foods provides our gluten-free oats. Avena Foods works with a select group of farmers in the Canadian Praries using strict guidelines from seed to harvest to cleaning to ensure that there is no grain contamination on these oats! These pure oats are made in an allergy-free plant that is dedicated to oat production to ensure purity and quality. Oats are a source of dietary fiber, antioxidants, manganese, zinc and phosphorus.

White Rice Flour

We use Bob’s Red Mill Organic White Rice Flour. This flour is freshly ground from premium California white rice using time-honored techniques, like grinding with a traditional stone mill. This type of production seals in freshness and brings you wholesome and quality flours. White Rice Flour is an excellent food source including thiamin (vitamin B1), niacin (vitamin B3), manganese and selenium.

http://www.livestrong.com/article/311848-nutritional-information-for-white-

A Word About Sugars

All orders received by Tuesday 11:00am will be shipped by Friday same week
All orders received after Tuesday 11:00am will be shipped the following week

Want a different combination of products shipped to you? Call us at (707) 292-8958

All orders must be received by Tuesday 11:00am
Deliveries are as scheduled: Friday by 10:00
Saturday designated farmers markets hours
Choose your preferred pick-up location from the list
below by ADDING SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS before completing your transaction.
Larkspur Landing Farmers Market - year round Saturday 9am-2pm
Novato - Cooperative Healing Center, 800 DeLong Ave, Novato, CA
Petaluma - Hill Park Medical Center, 616 Petaluma Blvd N, Petaluma, CA
Santa Rosa Certified Market at Wells Fargo Center - year round 9am-2pm

BREAD

COOKIES

PASTRIES

APPAREL

BREAD

MULTI-SEED SANDWICH BREAD

Half Loaf $6.00 USD Full Loaf $11.00 USD

PREFERRED PACKAGING

Bag or box (farmers market style) Store Ready Package



CORN BREAD

Half Loaf $5.00 USD Full Loaf $9.00 USD

PREFERRED PACKAGING

Bag or box (farmers market style) Store Ready Package



JALAPENO CORN BREAD

Half Loaf $5.15 USD Full Loaf $9.25 USD

PREFERRED PACKAGING

Bag or box (farmers market style) Store Ready Package

COOKIES

AMARETTI

4 Amaretti $3.00 USD Bakers Dozen $7.00 USD

PREFERRED PACKAGING

Bag or box (farmers market style) Store Ready Package



BISCOTTI al ANICE

Individual $1.50 USD Bakers Dozen $18.00 USD

PREFERRED PACKAGING

Bag or box (farmers market style) Store Ready Package



BISCOTTI al CIOCCOLATO

Individual $1.75 USD Bakers Dozen $21.00 USD

PREFERRED PACKAGING

Bag or box (farmers market style) Store Ready Package



CARAMEL FLORENTINA 22g

Individual $2.00 USD Bakers Dozen $24.00 USD

PREFERRED PACKAGING

Bag or box (farmers market style) Store Ready Packaged



CHOCOLATE CHIP

5 Cookies $3.00 USD 15 Cookies $8.00 USD

PREFERRED PACKAGING

Bag or box (farmers market style) Store Ready Package



ITALIAN SNOWBALLS

5 Cookies $3.00 USD 15 Cookies $8.00 USD

PREFERRED PACKAGING

Bag or box (farmers market style) Store Ready Package

PASTRIES

SCONES

CAKES

APPAREL

BREADS

Corn Bread




Multi-seed Bread

COOKIES

Amaretti




Biscotti al Anice




Biscotti al Ciocco...




Caramel Floren...




Chocolate Chip




Italian Snowballs

PASTRIES

Our Customers

After looking up your ingredients...I am truly amazed and inspired by all the wonderful ingredients you use in your baked goods! You are an inspiration...the companies you have sourced for your ingredients are amazing in the philosophies they follow as well as the products they supply you! Another reason why everything you make is so delicious!! Kudos to you!
--Heather B, Novato, CA

"Mama Baretta has the most incredible gluten free cookies and breads. Deb is a wonderful person whom is deserving of having her small business wish granted. For me, as a gluten free person for medical reasons, Deb was a life saver! Her cookies are to die for, and that is no exaggeration!! They are like a little bite of Heaven here on Earth. In fact, I want one now"
--Michele Bigler

OMG those Italian Snowballs are the just like my grandmother used to make!!!
>--Timothy Howard, Atlanta, GA

Hi Debbie,
The corn bread is so rich and full, a welcome change from most other gluten-free breads which are airy, weak on nutritious ingredients, and lacking in flavor. We would be glad to continue having your bread in our home, and look forward to finding a way to do that!
Congratulations on creating a product that has integrity and great flavor!
--Toni Brooks

"The Pezzi (Bites) are the best treats I have ever tasted. They are so delicious and it is so nice to know that they are made with such healthy ingredients. I WANT MORE!"
--Julie G., San Mateo, CA

"I always advise my patients to search out healthy alternatives and PEZZI is a good nutritious sweet treat!"
--Dr. Rogers DC, Novato, CA www.marinchiro.com

"These bites are the best! You wouldn't even know they are good for you. The chocolate is my favorite, although the other two are just as good. Just try them, you'll be happy you did! "
--Linda, Salt Lake City, UT

Endorsement

Judy Burgio R.Ph.,C.N. - April 12, 2012

HIll Park Medical Center - October 5, 2011

Good Eggs Market
On-Line Farmers Market for SF Bay Area - Friday pick-up/delivery only
http://www.goodeggs.com/sfbay

Larkspur Farmers Market
Sir Francisc Drake Blvd, Larkspur Landing, Larkspur, CA 94939 (415) 382-7846
Saturdays 9am-2pm year round

Rohnert Park Farmers MarketCity Center Plaza, Library Parking lot, Rohnert Park, CA(707)
584-.5186 Fridays 5pm-8pm June - August

Santa Rosa Original Certified Farmers Market
Wells Fargo Center for the Arts, Mark Springs West Rd, Santa Rosa CA 95403
(707) 522-8629
Saturdays 8:30am-1pm year round

Sausalito Farmers Market
Dunphy Park, 1600 Bridgeway @ Napa, Sausalito, CA
(415) 382-7846
Sundays 10m-2pm year round

Backyard CSA
3107 Luna Ct, Santa Rosa, CA 95405
(707) 570-9294

Fairfax IGA Market
2040 Sir Francis Drake Blvd, Fairfax, CA 94930
(415) 456-7142

Gluten Free Grocery
234 Townsend Street, San Francisco, CA 94107
(415) 626-3733

The Gluten Free Specialty Market
2612 J Street
Sacramento CA 95816

Good Earth Natural Foods
720 Center Boulevard Fairfax, CA 94930
415-454-0123

Mill Valley Market
12 Corte Madera Ave Mill Valley CA 94941
(415) 388-3222

Oliver's Markets - Montecito Store - Cheese Dpartment
560 Montecito Center, Santa Rosa, CA 95409
(707) 537-7123

Petaluma Market
210 Western Ave, Petaluma, CA 94952
(707) 762-5462

Rainbow Grocery
1745 Folsom St, San Francisco, CA 94103
(415) 863-0620

REAL FOOD CO
2140 Polk Street, San Francisco CA @ Broadway
(415) 673-7420

REAL FOOD CO
3060 Fillmore Street, San Francisco, CA @ Filbert
(415) 567-6900

Santa Rosa Community Market
1899 Mendocino Ave Santa Rosa, CA 95401-3628
(707) 546-1806

Tara Firma Farms
3796 I Street Petaluma, CA 94952
(707) 765-1202

United Markets
515 Third Street, San Rafael, CA 94901
(415) 454-3300

United Markets
100 Redhill Ave, San Anselmo, CA 94960
(415) 456-1271

Woodlands Market
735 College Ave, Kentfield, Ca 94904
(415) 457-8160

Acre Coffee
21 4th Street Petaluma, CA 94952
(707) 772-5117

Aqus Cafe
189 H Street Petaluma, CA 94952
(707) 778-6060

Cafe Tutti
12 El Portal Street, Sausalito, CA 94965
(415) 332-0211

Cordoza's Deli
25 Petaluma Blvd South Petaluma, CA 94952
707-765-2138

Drew's Sandwich & Burgers
2105 S. McDowell Blvd, Petaluma, CA 94954
(707) 765-3354

Drew's Sandwich & Burger
2105 S McDowell, Petaluma, CA 94954
(707)765-3354

Good Earth Deli
720 Center Boulevard Fairfax, CA 94930
415-454-0123

LUMA
500 First Street, Petaluma, CA 94952
(707) 658-1940

Mill Valley Market Deli
12 Corte Madera Ave, Mill Valley CA 94941
(415) 388-3222

Petaluma Coffee & Tea
212 2nd Street, Petaluma, CA 94954
(707) 763-2727

Springfield Place
101 Ely Boulevard South, Petaluma, CA 94954
(707) 769-3300

The Depot Bookstore & Cafe
87 Throckmorton Ave, Mill Valley, CA 94941
(415) 383-2665

Wild Goat Bistro
6 Petaluma Boulevard North Petaluma, CA 94952
(707) 658-1156