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<p>Born into an Italian American family from New York City, Renee Locorriere is passionate about her roots and preserving the Italian American culture and traditions she grew up with, happily sharing with all who are interested.</p>
<p>She has been working in the publishing industry for over 10 years, and her writing has appeared both online and in print. She loves meeting new people and sharing their stories.</p>
<p>Renee obtained a certificate in mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR) and created the website <a href="https://www.breakingbiscotti.com/"><u>Breaking Biscotti</u></a>, where she draws from her ancestry to share ways to live a more mindful and Mediterranean-inspired lifestyle, wherever you are, no passport required. Always open to collaboration, you can check out her website and <a href="https://www.breakingbiscotti.com/subscribe/"><u>sign up for her newsletter</u></a> for updates and to stay in touch.</p>


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Tips from the Book “Bella Figura” to Inspire a More Italian Lifestyle

<p>Justin Patulli is a food and travel writer with a lifelong passion for his Italian heritage. Having worked in the travel industry, he has an inherent love for encouraging people to travel beyond Italy&#8217;s most visited regions. Through his writing he teaches about the diversity of Italy, from north to south. He&#8217;s also a freelance content writer for various Italian travel brands. You can find his work on <a title="https://muckrack.com/justin-patulli/portfolio" href="https://muckrack.com/justin-patulli/portfolio">Muck Rack</a> and follow him on <a title="https://www.instagram.com/discover.olive.italy/" href="https://www.instagram.com/discover.olive.italy/">Instagram</a>.</p>


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Justin Patulli

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Serie A: Napoli-Juventus, Lazio-Fiorentina, Turkey Meatball Sandwich 

<div>Marianna Cuomo Maier is a National Board Certified Health &amp; Wellness Coach and the founder of <a href="http://www.gratawellness.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=http://www.gratawellness.com&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1728582454046000&amp;usg=AOvVaw14YIpYbUloji2A2RHNVR0X">Grata Wellness</a>, where she empowers individuals to take charge of their health and cultivate joy through personalized coaching and engaging group sessions. Known for her holistic approach, Marianna leads transformative wellness workshops, events, and corporate wellness programs, utilizing an inside-out approach to foster growth and connection.</div>
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<p>Additionally, she is the founder of the Emerging Leaders Council of <a href="https://italianlanguagefoundation.org/web/?doing_wp_cron=1700083117.0815899372100830078125" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://italianlanguagefoundation.org/web/?doing_wp_cron%3D1700083117.0815899372100830078125&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1728582454046000&amp;usg=AOvVaw2FeA-IVf0wN2W3zmaUJHKj">The Italian Language Foundation</a> (ILF), a 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to promoting Italian language and culture. Marianna holds a Bachelor’s degree in Sociology from Yale University and a Master’s in Teaching from National Louis University.</p>
<p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/gratawellness/" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.instagram.com/gratawellness/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1728582454046000&amp;usg=AOvVaw0-p1BOSwGT2LwCBFQH-Smv">Join Marianna on Instagram</a> and <a href="https://www.gratawellness.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.gratawellness.com/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1728582454046000&amp;usg=AOvVaw3zJZn6DlYCdpYaedSJ9zYw">sign up for the Grata Wellness newsletter</a> for tips and inspiration. For personalized guidance, please email <a href="mailto:marianna@gratawellness.com" target="_blank" rel="noopener">marianna@gratawellness.com</a> or <a href="https://www.gratawellness.com/booking-calendar/complimentary-30-minute-consultation?referral=service_list_widget" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.gratawellness.com/booking-calendar/complimentary-30-minute-consultation?referral%3Dservice_list_widget&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1728582454046000&amp;usg=AOvVaw2pt-oFccDs6dDP44HSDO3D">book a coaching consultation</a> to begin your wellness journey today.</p>
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Marianna Cuomo Maier

Marianna Cuomo Maier recommends winter walks to foster wellness.

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Winter Wellness Tips for Staying Warm, Nourished, and Inspired

<div dir="ltr">Planted, harvested and aged in NY, Li Valentine has a background in education and marketing, with a passion for travel and all things wine. With roots in the boot, she has a special interest in Italian wine and travel. She is a certified wine professional and Italian Wine Specialist. In addition to writing about wine (<a href="http://discover.thewininghour.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=http://discover.thewininghour.com&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1697217195025000&amp;usg=AOvVaw2tvR1J02Hhj2IanKTun4fa">discover.thewininghour.com</a>), she is the founder of The Wining Hour, Inc., which includes a wine boutique that caters to the wine lover, as well as the vinous winechat (#WiningHourChat) on X (formerly Twitter).</div>
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<div dir="ltr">Follow Li on all social at @thewininghour.</div>


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Li Valentine

"Tiny Tales of Umbria" and the wines of Madrevite.

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Exploring Umbria through Sips of Wine and a Charming Book

Pecorino Grapes imported from Abruzzo and now growing in Canada Photo Courtesy: Casa-Dea Estates Winery.

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How Casa-Dea Brought Pecorino Wine from Abruzzo to Canada

<p>Richard is the co-founder of Appetito. He is also co-author of the book series Preserved, former U.S. editor of La Cucina Italiana, and former editor-in-chief of the website Food Republic and the magazines <em>Manhattan</em>, <em>Miami</em>, and <em>Complex</em>.</p>


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Richard Martin

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Dan Mancini is a Meatball Mastermind

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Serie A: Juventus-AC Milan, Atalanta-Napoli, Zucchini and Onion Frittata

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Serie A Soccer: Embracing a Culture of Food and Fun

<p>Manuela Donatone was born in Rome (Italy) to a family originating from Trivento, a small village in the southern region of Molise. After<br />
graduating from the University of Gastronomic Sciences in northern Italy, she pursued a master&#8217;s degree in Hospitality Management at Luiss Business School in Rome.</p>
<p>With over ten years of experience in the food industry across various countries and roles, her journey has seen her work as a personal chef in<br />
Dubai, organize Farmers Markets in Cape Town, apprentice as a Food Stylist in Mexico City. Currently based in San Antonio, Texas, she works as a freelance food stylist while sharing her love for food history on her Instagram page <a href="https://www.instagram.com/italianfoodtherapy/"><span style="font-weight: 400">italianfoodtherapy</span></a></p>
<p>Make sure to stop by her page to learn about lesser-known Italian recipes and intriguing food tales.</p>


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Manuela Donatone

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Sour Cherries are Going to Trend in 2025

<p><a title="https://www.briannaylopez.com/" href="https://www.briannaylopez.com/">Brianna Lopez</a> is a nonfiction writer born and raised in New York City. She writes personal essays and memoir, and as of May 2025, she will have completed her MFA in Creative Nonfiction from The New School. Brianna is also a yoga teacher and a freelance food writer and journalist, and she created and runs the food blog <i><a title="https://waitdonteatyet.substack.com/" href="https://waitdonteatyet.substack.com/">wait&#8230; don&#8217;t eat yet</a></i>. She lives in Brooklyn.</p>


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Brianna Lopez

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The All-Day Dining Trend at Italian Eateries in New York City