Ciao DC

Posted August 04, 2011 | 2 Comment(s)

Taste of Italy will feature an Italian trade showcase featuring artist and culinary demonstrations; children’s entertainment; a cooking demo, meet and greet and book signing by celebrity chef/TV host of PBS’ Ciao Italia Mary Ann Esposito; an Italian car display; live entertainment by DC’s Commedia dell’Arte group Faction of Fools, classical tenor Elio Scaccio, Italian singer-songwriter, Giada Valenti and award-winning songwriter/producer, recording artist, Micheal Castaldo; online to live auction and more!

Showcase will be open from 4 to 9 p.m. on Thursday, August 4, 2011 at the Crystal Gateway Marriott in Arlington, Virginia.

More information is available here.

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Lesley Paris said on July 26, 2011

My Great Grandma was Sicilian, my great Grandfather was French. They married and settled in Scotland where my Father was born and the rest of us. I have always cooked a little Italian food. I swear my great granny is coaching me along. I love to watch your show, Mary Ann, because you seem to teach me how to cook like my Grandma would want me to.
I love PBS for having your show on. Thank you for all your hard work

Bea said on August 03, 2011

Will you be on PBS in the Dallas/Fw area?
Shall I contact PBS to have you in the Dallas/FW area?
My parents were born in Italy (Abruzzi).with my mom's cooking and you...."How sweet it is"
God Bless you,
Bea Dixon

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My grandma and grandpa were from Italy and I miss the cooking. When I watch your show it brings me home again.

— Karen
Hello!!
Let me tell you just how much my family loved your recipe"Whole Wheat Penne with Meat Sauce".
The sauce was so rich, I was astonished at the flavor. Thanks again for such a great dish.

JUST LIKE GRANDMA USED TO MAKE, BRAVO!!!!

— Carolyne
We loved Eggs in Purgatory. I think you are the bomb! I love watching your show on PBS and looking up your recipes online. THANK YOU

— Scott
I have been watching you for years Mary Ann, and my husband any I admire you as a very hard working lady, and we always say I would eat that because you know if Mary Ann made it, it's good.

— Suzanne
The amazing Mary Ann has done it again! Easy, always delicious and reminiscent of family times eating together, enjoying the food and each other. It doesn't get any better than that!

— Patricia
I grew-up watching my mother watch your show, and now I watch it! I enjoy when you speak of your family traditions and recipes. I come from a Spanish Catholic Family of 11 not counting my parents! So Mary Ann, very much like you; Family,Food and Tradition went hand in hand. My Favorite food to eat is not Spanish Food, it is Italian Food! My Brother's & Sisters love me to cook spaghetti with both sausages and meatballs! Thank You for all you do!

— Theresa
Hi Mary Ann. OMG!Your Pistachio Dusted Pork Chops were to die for! We loved them, they were a big hit, and they are definitely worth repeating. My husband thought he wouldn't like the pears & dried apricots but they were d-e-l-i-c-i-o-u-s! His 88 yr old father, who is originally from Nicolosi, thought that I served him too much but he cleaned up his plate! Love you, love your show, love your spunk and no nonsense, professional approach to cooking. Thank you for teaching us about Italy and giving us so many wonderful cooking tips!

— Sandra

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