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My 4th of July Birthday Giveaway

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Wednesday, 12 June 2013

Giveaways

My Dear Friends, as you know, my birthday is once again coming up... yes I'm a 4th of July Girl! This year, instead of you giving me a gift, I will give you a real nice gift! To WIN the gift, al...

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Rossella Giveaway

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Honored to Support CancerCare.org

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Thursday, 06 June 2013

Fundraising Stories

I'm honored to once again partner with my cooking buddy Chef Pasquale Martinelli and offer our services in support of the Live Auction that will be held on June 12, 2013 at the Annual Spring G...

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Fundraising Fundraiser Events CancerCare charity Chef Pasquale Martinelli Rossella

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The Bellissim Story of Cappuccett Red

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Wednesday, 05 June 2013

Nonna's Stories

This is the " Little Red Riding Hood Story" as an Italian-American Nonna would say it in broken English - broken Italian... Enjoy! The Bellissim Story of Cappuccett Red Author Unknown One mattin...

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Charity Dinner for Geraldo Rivera and Guests

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Wednesday, 29 May 2013

Fundraising Stories

When I was asked to be a part of a charity auction benefiting Alexandra's Playground back in October, I jumped at the opportunity. So here's what happened. My good friend and consulting chef, Pas...

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puglia Mola di Bari Geraldo Rivera Dr. Michael Vitale Chef Pasquale Martinelli charity Alexandra's Playground

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A Night of Traditional Recipes with Rossella at Joanne Trattoria

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Monday, 06 May 2013

Cooking Demos

This Event is SOLD OUT! Dear Friends, I am thrilled to announce that on June, 26, 2013, I will be hosting a dinner at the wonderful Joanne Trattoria owned by Joe and Cynthia Germanotta. But w...

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Rossella Joe Germanotta joanne trattoria Cooking with Rossella Cooking Demo

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My First Class at La Scuola di Eataly in NYC

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Thursday, 11 April 2013

Cooking Demos

When I first heard that Nonna and I were going to be teaching a class at La Scuola di Eataly in New York City, I couldn't believe it! When I attended La Scuola's opening about a year ago to watch ...

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Rossella puglia Nonna Romana Eataly Easter Cooking with Rossella Cooking Demo Chef Pasquale Martinelli

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Join me at the Indianapolis Festa Italiana

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Saturday, 06 April 2013

The Events Stories

UPDATE!!!! On Saturday, June 15, 2013, at 8:45AM tune in on TV Fox59 AM Weekend as I will be interviewed and do a cooking segment! Sooo Excited!!!!! ******* Dear friends from Indianapolis and vic...

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Rossella italian festivals Indianapolis Festa Italiana Cooking with Rossella Cooking Demo

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Italian Food & Wine Extravaganza!

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Friday, 29 March 2013

The Events Stories

Join me at the Heights Beer & Wine Emporium for a FREE Food & Wine Tasting Extravaganza! Date: April 20, 2013 Time: 1:00PM - 5:00PM Location: Heights Beer & Wine Emporium 69 Route 17 South Hasbrouck...

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Machiavelli e Salman Rushdie

Aurora Frassinelli

Friday, 15 March 2013

The Culture Stories

Salman Rushdie’s The Enchantress of Florence (Random House, 2009) is perhaps the most beautifully crafted book in terms of the language and the intricate storytelling that takes place among its main c...

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My Visit at the Bronx Beer Hall!

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Thursday, 14 March 2013

The Food Stories

As I sit at the bar waiting to speak to Paul and Anthony Ramirez, two of the three owners of the Bronx Beer Hall located in the middle of the Arthur Avenue Market, I look around and notice my fellow...

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Rossella Mike's Deli Bronx Beer Hall Bronx Beer Arthur Avenue Market

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Umbrian Love Cake

letizia mattiacci

Saturday, 02 February 2013

The Food Stories

Being a region of Italy with a strong agricultural background, Umbrian cuisine is very simple. Take cakes for example. Traditional Umbrian cakes are mostly derived from bread. In the past people did...

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Umbria Letizia Mattiacci Desserts Cakes

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Sorrento with Rossella Culinary Tour

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Thursday, 17 January 2013

The Travel Stories

My Dear Friends, I am so happy to announce my “Sorrento with Rossella” Culinary Tours which will be during the week of Sept. 14-21. To make this dream come true for all of you, I have teamed with my...

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Sorrento Rossella Italy Tour Campania

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Introducing: Nonna's Healthy Corner

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Tuesday, 15 January 2013

The Healthy Corner

My Dear Friends, It gives me great pleasure to announce the opening of the Cooking wirh Nonna - Healthy Corner ! When I started my Cooking with Nonna adventure I quickly realized the truth of the ol...

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Vegetarian Recipes Vegan Recipes Mediterranean Diet Gluten Free Recipes Diabetic Recipes Healthy Rossella

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We are Cooking at Eataly NYC!

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Friday, 14 December 2012

Cooking Demos

I am s o happy and honored to announce that on Saturday, March 23, 2013, I will be teaching a Cooking Class at La Scuola di Eataly in NYC... yes, in the Lidia Bastianich Temple ! During the class, Non...

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Rossella puglia Nonna Romana Eataly Cooking Demo Chef Pasquale Martinelli

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Childhood memories:Il Ceppo di Natale,The strain of Christmas

Aurora Frassinelli

Friday, 14 December 2012

The Food Stories

In the early 50’s, the families, grandparents, parents and children ,used to spent the evening afer eating, sitting around the table to tell stories. While chatting each other, they also held small ...

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Log Christmas cake

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Buon Viaggio! We are going to Italy!

Gail Jenner

Thursday, 29 November 2012

The Travel Stories

It’s often hard to believe that “good luck” or good fortune really occurs; perhaps it’s just that we believe unexpected and outrageously good things only happen to others. Even after several emails fr...

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Venice Rome Perillo Tours Italy Tour Florence Capri

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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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