Armondo Manni of MANNI Extra Virgin Olive Oil discusses the truth about "virgin" oil and the making of "super chocolate" with Thomas Keller.

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Justin Patulli is a food and travel writer with a lifelong passion for his Italian heritage. From Italy’s most famous cities, landmarks, and dishes to its best-kept secrets, he brings the heart of Italy and its diaspora to life through storytelling. His writing inspires readers to embrace the Italian experience in its entirety. 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>.

Justin Patulli

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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>.

Andrew Cotto

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Part reporter, part pasta enthusiast, and always in search of a good story, the Appetito Editors bring readers the latest happenings in food, travel and Italian culture.

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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.

Toni Mazzaglia

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Erica D’Arcangelo is an author and creator specializing in Italian and Italian American food culture. Steeped in the vibrant traditions of her family’s business, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/darcspizza">D’Arc’s Pizza</a> (est. 1960), she writes about her culinary travels and heritage across fiction and non-fiction. She is the author of the Amazon #1 best-seller &#8220;<a href="https://www.amazon.com/Story-About-Pizza-Erica-DArcangelo/dp/1917116993/">A Story About Pizza</a>,&#8221; the <a href="https://www.amazon.com/stores/Erica-DArcangelo/author/B0D8K62R5B?ccs_id=83ad4e56-afc0-4611-8147-ec7d7f32d3f6">Pietro’s Pizza children&#8217;s series</a>, and the host of <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@AStoryAboutPizza">The Pizza Story Podcast</a>, where she interviews cultural icons and master pizzaiolos. Her next book, &#8220;My Big Loud Italian Christmas,&#8221; releases in Fall 2026.

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Erica D’Arcangelo

Red and orange tomatoes growing on a vine.

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<div dir="auto">I have a passion for helping others discover the joy of cooking and the power of simple, flavorful meals. As a former competitive tennis player, I bring a unique perspective to the kitchen, blending discipline with creativity. With over a decade of experience as an educator, I love teaching and strive to make cooking approachable, accessible, and fun for everyone. Inspired by my Italian roots, I believe food is love, and every meal is an opportunity to connect. My mission is to inspire confidence in the kitchen and help others create meals that are as meaningful as they are delicious.</div>

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Recipes

Italian Zucchini Crostini: A Recipe Souvenir From Rome

Ruggero Pini is a documentary filmmaker based in the hills outside Bologna, where he grew up and returned after years working in China and Europe. He is the founder of <a href="https://foodstorytelling.net/">Food Storytelling</a>, telling stories about food, people, and places. His documentary Bolognese, on the culinary heritage of his city, was selected at the Ceres Food Film Festival in New York and grew out of his academic research on food storytelling and tourism. He also teaches food communication to tourism professionals in Emilia-Romagna. 
<a href="http://www.ruggeropini.com">www.ruggeropini.com</a>
<a href="https://www.instagram.com/rogerpines/">@rogerpines </a>
<a href="http://www.foodstorytelling.net">www.foodstorytelling.net</a>
<a href="https://www.instagram.com/foodstorytelling_/">@foodstorytelling_</a>

Writer and filmaker Ruggero Pini in the woods

Ruggero Pini

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A South Carolina-based travel writer and content creator, Keri Lumm believes the best trips pair beautiful places with stories worth telling. With a background in video production, on-camera interviewing, and marketing, she creates travel and lifestyle content that brings boutique hotels, luxury stays and memorable destinations to life.
She is especially drawn to the art of a well-planned escape: a countryside hotel near a vibrant city, a thoughtfully designed suite, a great meal at sunset, or a pool day that feels like a true reset. Her work celebrates soft luxury, solo travel, and the pleasure of making everyday life feel a little more elevated.
After more than a decade producing digital video content and conducting celebrity interviews, Keri now partners with hospitality and lifestyle brands to create polished, personality-driven UGC, travel stories, and social media content. She shares her adventures across TikTok, Instagram, sharing elevated stays with her personal brand of humor.
When she is not traveling or editing a video, she can likely be found spending time with her family, planning her next trip, or a hot yoga class. Follow along on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/kerilumm">Instagram</a> and <a href="http://tiktok.com/@kerilumm">TikTok</a>.

Keri Lumm

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A New Orleans native with a deeply-rooted Sicilian background, Jan spent much of her childhood in her grandparent’s Italian restaurant, Busalacchi’s. She was influenced by hands-on cooking experiences with both of her grandmothers. Jan has written for Louisiana Cookin’ magazine. Today she focuses on south Louisiana Italian cooking and sharing her family traditions through food and lifestyle. Jan specializes in preparing Italian food with a Cajun flair.