IAP 56: Mary Ann Esposito on the Traditions behind Food for Italians and Italian Americans

In this episode of The Italian American Podcast, we speak with Mary Ann Esposito about her career as a TV chef and the traditions behind food for Italians and Italian Americans. Mary Ann has been teaching people how to cook both the Italian and the Italian American way for 28 years on TV. At the end of the episode, we will have a special Christmas Stories Segment with some audio clips from our recent Arthur Avenue Food Tour. About our Guest… As the creator and host of the nationally televised PBS series, Ciao Italia with Mary Ann Esposito™, she has brought her Italian American values to millions of Americans. This year, the series celebrates its milestone 26th season, making it the longest running cooking series in television history. Through Ciao Italia and appearances on other television programs including The Today Show, Regis and Kelly, QVC, the Food Network, Discovery Channel, Fox, Martha Stewart Radio, RAI International, The Victory Garden, Simply Ming, and so many others!), she has been able to share traditional Italian cooking with audiences around the world. Mary Ann Esposito is the author of 12 cookbooks. Her most recent, Ciao Italia Family Classics. In addition, she hosts an annual trip to Italy for students to experience hands-on cooking classes. Episode Sponsors The National Italian American Foundation Mediaset Italia Italy Legal Online Holidaze App - For IOS