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Join me at the Houston Festa Italiana

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Thursday, 22 August 2013

The Events Stories

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

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Monday, 12 August 2013

Cooking Demos

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

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Wednesday, 31 July 2013

Giveaways

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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Rossella Isernio's Sausage Giveaway Contest

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Join me at the St. Anthony's Feast in Boston

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Sunday, 14 July 2013

The Events Stories

*** 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

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Monday, 01 July 2013

The Events Stories

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!

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Wednesday, 19 June 2013

General Stories

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

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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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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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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

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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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