A Beautiful Evening at Joanne Trattoria

A Beautiful Evening at Joanne Trattoria
  On June 26th, 2013, I had the honor  of hosting a dinner at Joanne Trattoria   on New York's Upper West Side, owned  by Joe and Cynthia Germanotta.  From  the moment I entered their charming  restau...
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Join us for a Christmas Celebration at Eataly NYC

Join us for a Christmas Celebration at Eataly NYC
Dear Friends, Christmas will be here in no time and I'm honored to report that after the great success we had at La Scuola di Eataly in NYC in the Spring of 2013, we have been asked to teach another C...
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Join me at the Houston Festa Italiana

Join me at the Houston Festa Italiana
        Dear Friends, I'm so happy the share with you that on October 12 & 13, 2013, I will be doing two cooking demos in Houston, Texas, as part of the Houston Festa Italiana ! What a great way to ce...
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L'Incontro with Rossella

L'Incontro with Rossella
Photos from the Event!   Dear Friends, I am thrilled to announce that on October 23, 2013, to celebrate Italian Heritage Month and the colorful Fall Season,  I will be hosting  a Dinner/Demo at one of...
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Isernio's Sausage Giveaway

Isernio's Sausage Giveaway
    The WINNER IS... CHECK HERE!!   Dear Friends,  I'm happy to share with you a wonderful Giveaway that I'm doing with my good friends at Isernio's Sausage . Isernio's Sausage, for the past 30 years,...
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Join me at the St. Anthony's Feast in Boston

Join me at the St. Anthony's Feast in Boston
  *** Due to circumstances totally outside of my control, I will not be participating at the St. Anthony's Feast. Best, Rossella *** Dear Friends, I'm so happy the share with you that on August 24 & 2...
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Regionali Pasta Launch in NYC

Regionali Pasta Launch in NYC
  Recently I had been asked to host the launch for Bella Italia's new line of pasta, Regionali.  Bella Italia is a company that creates rustic, authentic Italian food products.  Regionali is a special...
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Sister Italy - Mamma Angela's Movie is Now Out!

Sister Italy - Mamma Angela's Movie is Now Out!
      I am so happy to announce that the movie Sister Italy, written by my Mamma Angela and in which she also plays a lead role is now available on DVD on Amazon. I invite al of you to consider purcha...
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My 4th of July Birthday Giveaway

My 4th of July Birthday Giveaway
      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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Honored to Support CancerCare.org

Honored to Support CancerCare.org
        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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The Bellissim Story of Cappuccett Red

The Bellissim Story of Cappuccett Red
  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

Charity Dinner for Geraldo Rivera and Guests
    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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A Night of Traditional Recipes with Rossella at Joanne Trattoria

A Night of Traditional Recipes with Rossella at Joanne Trattoria
      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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My First Class at La Scuola di Eataly in NYC

My First Class at La Scuola di Eataly in NYC
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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Join me at the Indianapolis Festa Italiana

Join me at the Indianapolis Festa Italiana
  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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Italian Food & Wine Extravaganza!

Italian Food & Wine Extravaganza!
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

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!

My Visit at the Bronx Beer Hall!
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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Umbrian Love Cake

Umbrian Love Cake
  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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Sorrento with Rossella Culinary Tour

Sorrento with Rossella Culinary Tour
  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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