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WIN a FREE Tour of Italy - 2012

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Thursday, 15 November 2012

The Travel Stories

WIN a FREE Tour of Italy - 2012 My dear Friends, that time of the year is here again when, thanks to my dea r partner Perillo Tours , I get to play Santa Claus and send one of you on a FREE Tour of a...

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Capri Florence Free Tour Grandparents.com Italy Italy Tour Naples Perillo Tours Rome Sorrento Venice

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Cooking for a Great Cause!

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Sunday, 28 October 2012

Fundraising Stories

Some weeks ago, I was asked by my Cooking Buddy, Chef Pasquale Martinelli , if we could team up and put ourselves on the auction block at a fundraiser for a very noble organization: Alexandra’s Playgr...

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Rossella Geraldo Rivera Fundraising Dr. Michael Vitale Chef Pasquale Martinelli Alexandra's Playground

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Back from the NIAF Gala and Convention!

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Thursday, 18 October 2012

The Events Stories

I couldn't have been happier this year to Washington to attend the 2012 National Italian American Foundation Gala. I had attended two years ago and made a speech about Italian American youth, but thi...

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Nutella NIAF Events

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At the Seattle Festa Italiana - 2012

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Monday, 08 October 2012

The Events Stories

Hello Friends! With the cool hints of fall in the air, and with the help of my glorious sponsor, Saeco Espresso , I headed to Seattle for the second year last week to be a part of Seattle Festa Italia...

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Festa Italiana italian festivals Orecchiette Saeco Seattle Syntia Tiramisu Events Coffee

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My Love Affair with Coffee!

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Monday, 10 September 2012

The Food Stories

What does one say about an espresso machine? Well, when you have a debatable espresso addiction as I do there is a lot to be said. I've been drinking coffee regularly for at least 15 years now. Espre...

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Syntia Espresso Saeco Coffee

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At the Milwaukee Festa Italiana - 2012

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Sunday, 05 August 2012

The Events Stories

Hey Everyone! I wanted to share some behind-the-scenes stuff about my trip to Milwaukee for the Festa Italiana. Let me tell you, I was completely blown away by the unity of this organization. This w...

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Milwaukee Festa Italiana Events

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Earthquake Fundraiser with NIAF

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Wednesday, 20 June 2012

The Italian-American Stories

Dear Friends, as you know, about one month ago, the beautiful region of Emilia-Romagna in Italy was devastated by a violent earthquake that took many lives, destroyed many homes and monuments and ca...

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NIAF Italy Fundraiser earthquake

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La Rasola

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Monday, 14 May 2012

General Stories

La Rasola is a very old tool used by ladies in Puglia to make Orecchiette and Cavatelli. This particular elegant Rasola was made for me by a dear fan, Luigi Liuzzi, living in Los Angeles, CA. His ...

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puglia Puglia Orecchiette Puglia Orecchiette Rasola

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Back to my Alma Mater - Part 2

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Wednesday, 07 March 2012

General Stories

On March 4, 2012, as part of the celebrations of Women's History Month , I had the pleasure to be invited by the Alumni Associations of St. John's University and speak to my fellow Alumnae from the ...

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St. Johns

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Happy Holidays - Buon Natale - Merry Christmas

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Friday, 23 December 2011

The Holidays Stories

Happy Holidays - Buon Natale - Merry Christmas

Enjoy this beautiful Christmas song performed by Luciano Pavarotti: "Tu Scendi dalle Stelle"

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Pavarotti Holidays Christmas

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My Little Bottega

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Friday, 16 December 2011

General Stories

When I started this wonderful Cooking with Nonna project, I never imagined that it would one day lead me into following the footsteps of both my great nonna Regina and my nonna Romana. You see, over...

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Bottega

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Arrivederci Seattle

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Tuesday, 04 October 2011

The Events Stories

Just a few days ago I have come back from one of the most memorable experiences of my life... a trip to Seattle to host La Festa Italiana ! I must confess that Seattle is absolutely a jewel of a city ...

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Festa Italiana italian festivals Events Seattle

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My First National Gourmet Institute Experience!

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Friday, 29 July 2011

General Stories

My First National Gourmet Institute Experience!

Many of you know that I've recently completed the Natural Gourmet Institute's 30th annual Summer Intensive class. As someone in the food business I believe in being an eternal student. My class ...

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Health National Gourmet Institute Nutrition

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Festa Italiana - Seattle

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Thursday, 12 May 2011

The Events Stories

My Dear Friends, I'm so excited to have been invited as the Special Guest at the Festa Italiana in Seattle which will take place on September 24 & 25, 2011. At this event I will be doing a demo on e...

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Seattle Festa Italiana italian festivals Events Ita

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ITALY with ROSSELLA

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Sunday, 27 March 2011

The Travel Stories

Italy with Rossella Come with me! Vieni con Me! ...on a Culinary Tour of a Lifetime in Sunny Puglia & Campania! Italy... Coast to Coast!!! Featuring Cooking lessons by local Nonne! & My Ho...

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Tour Rossella Italy Tour Tour

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Happy Nutella Day!

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Friday, 04 February 2011

The Food Stories

ALAS! It's here! The day of all days! It's National Nutella Day my friends! My favorite substance ever invented. To me, it is truly the divine food of the Gods. A glorious, chocolatey velour o...

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Nutella Day Nutella

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My Virtual Trip to Sardegna!

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Friday, 28 January 2011

The Travel Stories

The other nite I was invited to a wonderful event in New York City organized by Alta Cucina Society and Regione Sardegna. The event was to present some of the specialty food of a wonderful region ...

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Italy Sardegna Sardinia

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Sopressata Time!!!

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Monday, 17 January 2011

The Food Stories

Another glorious day of food is upon us! And today, as you all know is National Sopressata Day. For no other reason than because we here at Cooking With Nonna said so! Now, if you all at home ar...

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Nonno Ciriaco Nonna Rosetta Avellino Sausage Salami Sopressata

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La Befana

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Wednesday, 05 January 2011

The Holidays Stories

Ciao Bambini! - Hello Children! La Befana viene di notte con le scarpe tutte rotte col vestito alla Romana: Viva viva la Befana! My Nonna Romana used to say this to me every year ...

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Befana

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CIIAC Gala

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Tuesday, 30 November 2010

The Events Stories

Center for Italian and Italian-American Culture Awards Gala November 12, 2010 One of the most memorable evenings of my life. I want to thank the Center for Italian and Italian-American Culture ...

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CIIAC Gala