IN THE PRESS

It is a great honor to be celebrated in the press as an author, entrepreneur, and founder of a forty year-old business. I am so grateful that hard work, a pursuit of quality and beauty, and my curiosity about the world and its wonders interests others as well. 


I was thrilled to be featured in my own town’s lifestyle magazine, Chapel Hill Magazine, about VIETRI and Italy on a Plate. 

I was thrilled to be featured in my own town’s lifestyle magazine, Chapel Hill Magazine, about VIETRI and Italy on a Plate. 

I was interviewed by Garden & Gun, a lifestyle magazine that features the land, literature, music, arts, traditions, and cuisines of the South. CJ Lotz and I chatted about hosting tips, the similarities between the South and Italy, and more. 

I was interviewed by Garden & Gun, a lifestyle magazine that features the land, literature, music, arts, traditions, and cuisines of the South. CJ Lotz and I chatted about hosting tips, the similarities between the South and Italy, and more. 

Italy on a Plate was featured in TheNew York Times “Front Burner” column. A column by legendary food writer and tastemaker Florence Fabricant, it highlights the latest and greatest in all things food. 

Italy on a Plate was featured in The New York Times “Front Burner” column. A column by legendary food writer and tastemaker Florence Fabricant, it highlights the latest and greatest in all things food. 

I had a fabulous time sharing the journey of VIETRI and process of writing Italy on a Plate with Kara Mack, host of the lifestyle show Afternoon Live on KATU-TV Portland, an Oregon-based station. 

I had a fabulous time sharing the journey of VIETRI and process of writing Italy on a Plate with Kara Mack, host of the lifestyle show Afternoon Live on KATU-TV Portland, an Oregon-based station. 

I was featured in the Home Furnishing News's Tabletop and Gifts section. I spoke about VIETRI’s 40th anniversary and the publication of Italy on a Plate. Home Furnishing News provides trend reports, news analysis, and spotlights on innovation and inspiration in the home industry. 

I was featured in the Home Furnishing News's Tabletop and Gifts section. I spoke about VIETRI’s 40th anniversary and the publication of Italy on a Plate. Home Furnishing News provides trend reports, news analysis, and spotlights on innovation and inspiration in the home industry. 

I joined Kristin Sanchez for her Fabulous Food segment on NBC 6 in Mix, South Florida’s lifestyle and entertainment show, to share a few favorite recipes from Italy on a Plate.  

I joined Kristin Sanchez for her Fabulous Food segment on NBC 6 in Mix, South Florida’s lifestyle and entertainment show, to share a few favorite recipes from Italy on a Plate.  

I visited News Channel 8, the Tampa Bay area’s biggest news network, to share recipes and memories from Italy on a Plate. 

I visited News Channel 8, the Tampa Bay area’s biggest news network, to share recipes and memories from Italy on a Plate. 

I had a wonderful conversation with Michelle Mackonochie of WRAL Raleigh TV about my life, VIETRI, and Italy on a Plate. 

I had a wonderful conversation with Michelle Mackonochie of WRAL Raleigh TV about my life, VIETRI, and Italy on a Plate. 

I love how Laura Manske of Forbes describes Italy on a Plate as “a banquet of uplifting insights, sightseeing escapes and memorable morsels.”

I was honored to be featured along with other locally-authored cookbooks in Raleigh Magazine. 

I visited News Channel 8, the Tampa Bay area’s biggest news network, to share recipes and memories from Italy on a Plate. 

I had a wonderful conversation with Michelle Mackonochie of WRAL Raleigh TV about my life, VIETRI, and Italy on a Plate. 

A beautifully written piece from Susan Puckett, who loved the “homey and uncomplicated” recipes in the book, especially the Fish in Crazy Water that she whipped up in less than 30 minutes!