Many loyal fans of Mary Ann Esposito’s groundbreaking PBS cooking show, “Ciao Italia,” have enjoyed cooking with and learning from this beloved television personality. She is a trailblazer who helped spark a billion dollar food media industry and paved the way for many other television chefs. On November 1, “Ciao Italia: My Lifelong Food Adventures in Italy,” a collection of over 160 authentic Italian dishes, 60 full-color food photos, and over 30 scenic images and personal pictures from the author’s travel archives, will publish. It will serve as a companion to the author’s forthcoming 2019 PBS series.
