Dame Mary Ann Esposito Event

Dame Mary Ann Esposito is the host and creator of Ciao Italia, the longest running cooking series in television history. She was at Gordon's Fine Wine and Liquors on November 30, 2011 to talk about her recently published cookbook, Ciao Italia - Family Classics. We also enjoyed wonderful samplings from the cookbook prepared by members of our Chapter. We are very grateful to the following Dames for their participation:

• Chickpea Meatballs, Dame Sarah Hewitt, Gourmet Caterers
• Onion, Potato and Pumpkin Seed Focaccia, Dame Sarah Hewitt, Gourmet Caterers
• Artichoke and Cheese Crostini, Dame Alexis Girhiny, Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts
• Little Fried Mozzarella Balls, Dame Guida Ponte, Verrill Farm and Azores Food Tours
• Sicilian Meatballs in Sweet-and Sour-Sauce, Dame Michelle and Steve LaCount, Chiara Restaurant
• Fig and Grape Cake, Dame Ellen Bartlett, Cakes to Remember
• Pizzelle, Dame Lucille Giovino
• Wine Pairings, Dame Leslie Lamb, Gordon's Fine Wines and Pamela Crowley, Mionetta USA

Thanks to Adrienne Giovino for her photos.