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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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Sunday Shop: Valentine’s Day Picks 2025

<pre>Rob LeDonne is a humor and culture writer whose work can be found in
Billboard, The New York Times, The Guardian, Vogue, Rolling Stone, and
Interview. He lives in Brooklyn and is of Neapolitan and Sicilian
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Learn more about Rob at his <a href="http://robledonne.com/">website.</a></pre>

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A 2025 Valentine’s Gift Guide for the Italian Food Lover in Your Life

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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 Manhattan, Miami, and Complex.

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Richard Martin

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Italian Drinking Gift Guide: My Personal Favorites

Alisandra Puliti is an entertainment and lifestyle journalist with over 15 years of experience.  The Penn State alum has held several positions at HELLO! and HOLA! Media, Us Weekly and OK! Magazine and is a contributing editor for Sports Illustrated Swimsuit. Throughout her tenure, she has been a fixture at events such as the Golden Globes to the Cannes Film Festival and has interviewed the likes of Jennifer Lopez, Taylor Swift, Eva Longoria, Jay-Z and more of Hollywood’s elite. A self-professed ‘social homebody,’ when she isn’t home binge-watching the newest streaming series from the States and Italy or perfecting pasta dishes, her constant wanderlust has her packing her bags and heading out for a new adventure – most likely back to Italy where she is in the process of renovating a condo on the Adriatic coast in Abruzzo! You can follow her on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/apuliti/" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.instagram.com/apuliti/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1710346605383000&amp;usg=AOvVaw1RQ5mXycF2H2G3QnwTTfQ0">Instagram</a> or her <a href="https://www.instagram.com/pastaaliways/" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.instagram.com/pastaaliways/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1710346605383000&amp;usg=AOvVaw0TboPKyrhYOwMHf4TWVbpf">PastaALIways</a> account for all the deliciousness.

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Alisandra Puliti

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16 Holiday Gifts for the Pasta Lover in Your Life

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.
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.
Renee obtained a certificate in mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR) and created the website <a href="https://www.breakingbiscotti.com/">Breaking Biscotti</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/">sign up for her newsletter</a> for updates and to stay in touch.

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The 2024 Gran Caffè L’Aquila Italian Market Holiday Gift Guide 

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>.

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Holiday Gift Guide of Panettone or Pandoro for Every Palate

<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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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.
<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.
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An Appetito Gift Guide Curated by Grata Wellness

Julia Savasta is a writer, event chef, and travel designer based in Milan. With a career spanning across facets of the food and travel industry—from Michelin-starred kitchens to boutique PR firms—she’s fallen in love with every bit of it. A classically trained chef and Italian-American, Julia&#8217;s heart belongs to both the city of New York, where she grew up and Italy, where she lives with her dog. Follow her <a href="https://www.instagram.com/__hotchildinthecity/">here</a> for more Italian adventures.

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An Italian Reading Club Gift Guide for Loved Ones and Yourself

Born and raised in America, and lured to Italy by superb food and wine, Toni Mazzaglia moved to Florence in 2002.
In 2007, she created <a href="https://www.tasteflorence.com/">Taste Florence Food Tours</a> to share her love of food and wine with visitors. Her tours have been featured in Fodor’s, Rick Steves, the Boston Globe, The Dallas Morning News, The Washington Post, the Toronto Star, and featured on Voice of America, Deutsche Welle, The CBC and MTV.
Toni is currently producing her upcoming podcast,<a href="https://appetitomagazine.com/toni-mazzaglia/#inbox/_blank"> Craving Tuscany.</a>
She writes to share her love of Italian cuisine with all who are hungry to learn more, and she is thrilled to share her passion with the readers of Appetito.