Last night I had the honor and the pleasure to attend the 2017 NIAF Spring Gala in New York. It is always an enormous privilege to be able to be part of this amazing celebration of the Italian American community. At the famous Cipriani 42 venue, for a completely sold out event, many friends of We the Italians were so kind to welcome me as the found...

Celebrity Chef Rossella Rago, from YouTube's ''Cooking with Nonna' fame, will make a special appearance as the Summit Historical Society's tasty fundraiser, "The Taste of Summit," is held at The Grand Summit Hotel on March 26. Rago will sign copies of her just-published debut cookbook Cooking with Nonna, which features easy-to-follow, step-by-step...

The National Italian American Foundation (NIAF) will host its annual New York Gala at Cipriani 42nd Street on March 22, 2017. This distinguished event, held at this world-famous, historical, New York City venue will highlight the very best in Italian food, beverage and cultural experiences – along with celebrate some of the most notable and impactf...

The National Italian American Foundation will hosts it's yearly New York Gala, honoring New York State Superintendent of DFS, Maria T. Vullo; Chairman, Jackson Lewis P.C., Vincent A. Cino, Cooking with Nonna host, Rossella Rago and others at Cipriani, 42nd Street, March 22, 2017. This distinguished annual event highlights the very best in Italian f...

The National Italian American Foundation (NIAF) will host its annual New York Gala at Cipriani 42nd Street on March 22, 2017. This distinguished event, held at this world-famous, historical, New York City venue will highlight the very best in Italian food, beverage and cultural experiences – along with celebrate some of the most notable and impactf...

In this episode of The Italian American Podcast, we speak with proud first generation Italian-American Rossella Rago from “Cooking with Nonna” about her cooking experiences throughout her life, and the true meaning behind them. During this lively interview, Rossella tells the story of how her family relocated to New Jersey from her beloved Italian...

I am so happy and honored to announce that on Saturday, March 23, 2013, I will be teaching a Cooking Class at La Scuola di Eataly in NYC... yes, in the Lidia Bastianich Temple! During the class, Nonna Romana and I will demonstrate a traditional Pugliese menu "Primavera in Puglia" using the freshest ingredients in season and with total respect of ou...

by Rossella Rago   Dear Friends, it gives me great plesure to announce that you can now enjoy all the Cooking with Nonna shows on your TV. We have just launched the Cooking with Nonna Channel on the following OTT TV platforms so that you can enjoy all the past shows as well as all the new shows in the comfort of your living room. S...

by Rossella Rago   Dear Friends,I am thrilled to announce that on June, 26, 2013, I will be hosting a dinner at the wonderful Joanne Trattoria owned by Joe and Cynthia Germanotta.But wait, I'm not just hosting! The dinner will be a four course meal during which I, together with my Nonne, will demonstrate each dish. After each demonstration w...

My Dear Friends, It gives me great pleasure to announce the opening of the Cooking with Nonna - Healthy Corner!When I started my Cooking with Nonna adventure I quickly realized the truth of the old adage that we are what we eat! Food is a universal need that binds us all together, because we need it every day. Paying attention to the quality and v...