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“I believe that people should live and eat with both pleasure and health in mind. To me, food holds the power to create bridges between us and the people who have come before and after us. I love sharing the history of food and the culture(s) that it comes from to help people not only enjoy flavors and good health, but the unifying power that cuisine offers.”
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Chef and Mediterranean lifestyle ambassador Amy Riolo provides six things to look out for when you eat pasta so that you can make sure you are getting all the nutrients to enjoy as much as possible.
What is the first thing that comes to mind when you think about the word “diet?“ For most people, diet means giving up enjoyable foods, regimented eating hours, and counting calories. Dig a bit deeper into the origins of the word and it becomes more palatable: The word "diet" comes from the Greek word "diata," which means a way of life or living.
In terms of the actual product itself, use the best quality ingredients possible that come from reputable sources. When you offer good quality, nutritious, and sustainable ingredients in your products you know that you are doing the world a favor and it sets up a model of good business practices. My products are made using age-old techniques by family businesses that have been passed down from generation to generation. The land that the ingredients come from is nutrient dense, and each ingredient is picked and handled with care. I know that my products can play a major role in someone enjoying a healthful, Mediterranean-style diet. These details are important to both myself and my customers.
The Italian-American author, historian, and teacher discusses the famed longevity diet, her inspirations, and predictions for the future of food.
Amy Riolo spent the first part of her life in Jamestown, NY, where Sunday nights were devoted to baking and cooking with her “nonna,” Angela Foti. Those times forged a strong bond between grandmother and granddaughter while giving Riolo the opportunity to learn authentic Calabrian recipes from the region of her Italian roots.
Calabrese e innamorata dell’Italia, la dottoressa Amy Riolo è una delle più importanti autorità nel mondo in materia di cultura culinaria, nominata dall’ANSA “Ambasciatrice della Cucina Italiana negli Stati Uniti” e “Ambasciatrice della Dieta Mediterranea Italiana 2022-2024” dall’Accademia Internazionale della Dieta Mediterranea.
You will always do more work than you get paid for. Chefs are among the hardest working people in the world. I have never walked away from an event or a meal thinking “I didn’t earn that” or “that was so easy” I have learned to ask for more money, and that I am worth it.
The Italian Cultural Society held its Gala Awards Dinner 2022 “Beyond the Runway” at the Italian Embassy on June 10. The evening began with a cocktail reception, both indoors and on the sun-dappled patio to the sounds of a jazz trio. Ambassador Mariangela Zappia welcomed guests and lauded the ICS for its Italian language instruction, which opens the door to the vast riches of Italian culture.
London (CNN) -- For any chef, the wedding of Prince William and Kate Middleton would be the catering event of a lifetime. Details about the event remain closely guarded, but it has been revealed that a relaxed buffet lunch will be served, followed by a more intimate dinner in the evening.