About Mama Maria’s

I’m Maria Skidmore, the owner of Mama Maria’s. For as long as I can remember, cooking has been at the heart of my life. Whether I was preparing meals for a table full of hungry kids or making a simple weeknight dinner for my family, I was always in the kitchen—creating new recipes, perfecting old ones, and sharing my love for food.

Before long, my home became the neighborhood gathering place. Kids would show up night after night, knowing there was always a warm meal waiting. Friends and family often encouraged me to take my passion beyond my kitchen and share my recipes with a larger audience.

For years, I dreamed about building a brand and creating my own line of products, but it always felt like something far off. Through perseverance, challenges, and a leap of faith, that dream finally became reality—Mama Maria’s was born.

Today, Mama Maria’s offers a line of handcrafted mixes made with the same love and tradition that started it all. We’ve also launched our first run of Mama Maria’s Original Pasta Sauce, now commercially produced and ready to bring a taste of my kitchen to yours.

Our Products Include:

  • Meatball Mix

  • Original Sauce Mix

  • Mild Italian Sausage Mix

  • Hot Italian Sausage Mix

  • Red Pepper Dip Mix

  • French Onion Dip Mix

  • Fiesta Dip Mix

Thank you for visiting our store and supporting my small business. It truly means the world to me and my family. I hope Mama Maria’s products bring the same warmth, flavor, and tradition to your table that they have brought to mine for so many years.

Award-Winning Flavor

1st Place Red Sauce Winner - WV Italian Heritage Festival 2024

2024 People’s Choice Award Winner – WV Pasta Cook-Off

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