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by Sadie Whitelocks   Celebrity chef Rocco DiSpirito has told how he managed to lose 41lbs by ditching his unhealthy lifestyle, which saw him eat up to ten entrees during tasting sessions and drink 'too much alcohol'. The 47-year-old revealed to People magazine that his 6ft 1in frame used to tip the scales at 226lbs, causing his cholest...

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  WTI Magazine #48    2014 November, 26Author : Paola Lovisetti Scamihorn      Translation by:   Italian savory pies have been around since ancient times, even Pre-Christian, and are linked to the farmers' traditions. They are made with simple and fresh ingredients available during the growing season. If tomato is Italy's summer vegetable, cabba...

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The local Touch of Italy restaurant chain has gained a loyal following in Delaware with locations in Lewes and Rehoboth Beach. The newest location, which opened in Ocean City in 2014, is wowing those who enjoy happy hours — especially foodies.   Located on northbound Coastal Highway at 67th Street, the OC version of Touch of Italy is open da...

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Centre Street Cafe offers serious food with a soulful neighborhood vibe in the heart of Jamaica Plain. A longtime local favorite, Centre Street Cafe was purchased last summer by the trio behind nearby tapas bar/bookstore Tres Gatos: Keith Harmon and the husband-and-wife team of David Doyle and Maricely Perez-Alers.   They spent several mont...

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Anyone who has a nonna knows that in Italian culture, cooking is king. It's the glue of the family, the center of socializing, and the backbone of ... well ... being Italian. You could say that about almost any culture—food, after all, is something that plays a pivotal role in the lives of literally every person on Earth.   But a massive pol...

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Pizza, pasta, espresso: the kitchen stylings of the Italian peninsula permeate American food culture. We have a love affair with Italian food – so much so that the overt romanticism behind our pasta and wine can begin to detract from the meal.   Hours of chick flicks and boring dates pile onto the cliché like runaway trains, and our mouths h...

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Corner Bakery Cafe and Il Fornaio today announced that restaurant industry veteran Frank Paci has been named Chief Executive Officer of both companies. Paci assumes the position previously held by Mike Hislop who will remain Chairman of the Board.   "We are excited to welcome Frank as the new leader of Corner Bakery Cafe and Il Fornaio," sai...

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Christmas was always a special time. As a child growing up in an Italian American family, it also meant that our family followed the same traditions year after year. What I remember of those years was that, after church on Christmas morning, my father would take us to visit the relatives where he would pick up all kinds of goodies from his sisters...

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By Molly Davidson   Craving homemade Italian comfort food? Look no further than Delicio's Pizza and Pasta on U.S. 280. The husband-and-wife run restaurant, with owner Irina Boca and head chef Peter Pappas, offers a vast menu of made-from-scratch classics.   As the restaurant's name indicates, Delicio's serves pizza—but it's not just a...

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WTI Magazine #78    2016 April 15Author : Paola Lovisetti Scamihorn      Translation by:   Spring is coming soon, so let's start thinking about the best fruit and vegetables that this season offers us. One example is zucchini, rich in water, vitamins (E, C and folic acid), fiber and potassium, a perfect partner to help you lose weight and remove...

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