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Rona D. is a published nature, folklore, and performance writer. Born and raised on the coast of Guyana, she emigrated to the Brooklyn and Queens area as a teenager. Pre-pandemic, she was a restaurateur, honing her already dynamic background in hospitality. Trading in city life, her focus is now on adopting a more sustainable lifestyle.

Rona D. Photo courtesy of Conveyor Recording Studio.

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Rona Sarita Ramjas

Café Silvia at Magazzino Italian Art serves regional Italian food with a connection to the local environment.

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Food, Art, Culture and Nature Are on Exhibit at Magazzino Italian Art

With over 15 years of experience as a fine dining chef, Jose Chavez has been featured on MasterChef AU and has a keen interest in writing about food trends and technology. In addition to his culinary expertise, Jose is also proficient in content marketing, making him a versatile voice in the food industry.

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Jose Chavez

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Wood-Fired, Electric, or Gas Ovens for the Perfect Italian Pizza?

<div>Graceanne LaCombe is a Louisiana-born food and wine writer who spends her time table-hopping across Italy. </div>
<div>She currently resides in Parma, where she works in external relations for ALMA, The School of Italian Culinary Arts.</div>

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Graceanne LaCombe

A typical northern Italian offering of Bolliti.

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Eating Bolliti in the Last Throes of a Northern Italian Winter

I am the co-founder and Editor-in-Chief of Appetito magazine. I like Italian food &amp; drink, a lot. I am also an award-winning novelist and a regular contributor to the New York Times. More about my work can be found at <a href="https://andrewcotto.com/">Home &#8211; Andrew Cotto</a>.

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Andrew Cotto

Appetito co-founders, Richard Martin (L) and Andrew Cotto in Rome.

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A Reflection on Appetito at 1,000 Published Articles

Morgan Hines is a New York City-based contributor for Appetito. She loves learning about and experiencing Italian cuisine and culture. Morgan is a full time reporter at PhocusWire and also contributes to Hotels Above Par, Women&#8217;s Wear Daily, Footwear News, etc. She was previously a full time reporter at USA TODAY and holds degrees from Columbia University and Georgetown University. Follow her on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/morganemhines/">Instagram</a> and <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@morganemhines?lang=en">TikTok</a> at <a>@MorganEmHines. </a>

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Morgan Hines

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Sunday Shop: kate spade new york x Target

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Rossella Rago and Allison Scola are teaming up for a tour of Sicily in September of 2025.

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Italian Expert Allison Scola Tags Rossella Rago for a Sicilian Tour

<h2>Michele Sessa is an Italian American home chef raised in upstate NY with a flair for creating new recipes. When she was young, her great grandmother would watch her while her parents worked. She only spoke Italian, and they communicated through the magic of cooking. The duo would bake, garden and even take care of the chickens, which developed Michele’s passion for making people happy through her food. All the women in her family fostered the importance of family, faith and healthy food.</h2>
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<h2>Working in the apparel business for over 25 years in NYC and traveling the world for developing fashion lines, her love of different cuisines grew. Of course, Italian food is near and dear to her heart, but she now develops Greek, Asian, Latin and Mexican recipes for her family and for parties.</h2>
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<h2>Now living in Florida with her husband and extended family, she even teaches her friends her innovative takes on Italian classic dishes. Everyone wants and invitation to her Italian Sunday feasts she makes for 8-14 family members, and everyone gets to pick their favorite dinner for their birthday celebration. Her Mother Louise has finally left NY and is living nearby, and they love cooking and baking together, especially for the traditional holiday meals. She learned everything about being a gracious hostess from her mom, and they even catered a large wedding for 65 guests in their backyard when her cousins came to America from Italy to get married!</h2>
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<h2>Michele’s love for her heritage and family continues to drive her knack for entertaining, decorating and cooking. Instagram is another place where she shares her recipes, and she has a great following for her handle <a href="https://www.instagram.com/michele7533/">@michele7533</a>. Make sure to stop by her page for inspiration and her authentic stories through her eyes and her food! Casa Michele’s kitchen is a special place that you can visit through her page!</h2>

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Michele Sessa

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Torta Caprese is One of Italian History’s Fortunate Baking Blunders

Alex Palermo is an engineer by trade but a passionate cook at heart. Growing up in Toronto, Alex was deeply connected to his Italian heritage, thanks to his family from Calabria. While his mom was at work, his Nonna took care of him. He remembers afternoons spent in her kitchen, learning to shape pasta and make pastries. Although he didn&#8217;t attend culinary school, the knowledge he gained from his Nonna has always felt like everything he needed, now coming out in his dishes.
Revisiting these recipes allows Alex to relive cherished memories and honor the time spent with his Nonna. Through his journey, he hopes to make his mark on his dishes by adding his own spin and creativity, sharing his favorite recipes and new creations. Alex is always excited to share his creations with the world, and you can see his content on Instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/aldentedreams/">@aldentedreams</a>.

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Alex Palermo

Pear & Gorgonzola Tortelli from Alex Palermo.

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How to Make a Famed Stuffed Pasta from a Florence Restaurant

Christina Minutillo is a self-published cookbook author of cooking with italian roots, podcast creator and host of what lights us up podcast, and entrepreneur. To buy cooking with italian roots, get it here on <a href="https://www.amazon.com/cooking-italian-roots-cookbook/dp/B096X49S2X/ref=sr_1_1?crid=13SSF586Y8XU2&amp;keywords=cooking+with+italian+roots+christina+minutillo&amp;qid=1674948481&amp;sprefix=cooking+with+italian+roots+christina+minutillo%2Caps%2C153&amp;sr=8-1">Amazon</a>. To connect with Christina, visit her <a href="https://christinaminutillo.com/">website</a>.

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Christina Minutillo

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Embracing My Italian Roots and a Lamb Recipe for Easter

Sarah Campise Hallier is the Associate Editor at Appetito Magazine. She is also a Board Member of Poggioreale in America Inc, a nonprofit committed to preserving the history and cultural heritage of Western Sicilians and their diaspora. Featured in Italy Magazine, The Local IT, la Repubblica, and We the Italians, Sarah enjoys covering everything from cultural identity to the evolving Italian-American food experience. A California girl at heart, when she’s not crafting stories, she’s chasing down the best food and drink on her travels and sharing them on <a title="https://www.instagram.com/foodiesfromca/" href="https://www.instagram.com/foodiesfromca/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">@FoodiesfromCA</a>. Check out some of Sarah&#8217;s stories <a title="https://www.sarahhallier.com/copy-of-health-wellness" href="https://www.sarahhallier.com/copy-of-health-wellness" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">here</a>.

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