Ciao!
Io Sono Marisa
My passion lies in breathing life into the heart of Italian culture here in America—honoring the traditions, sharing the wisdom, and preserving the flavors passed down through generations.
Whether it's the comforting aroma of a slow-simmered ragù, the charm of age-old proverbs, or the joy of gathering around the table with those you love, I believe there's magic in the simple, soulful way Italians live.
Le parole volano, gli scritti restano.
Spoken words fly away; the written word remains
From the Bookshelf
Her Story, In Print
Marisella: A Cinderella Tale
A memoir by Marisa DiRuggiero, with D.P. Conway
The story of a young girl growing up in Cleveland's Italian immigrant neighborhoods, from the 1960s through the 1980s — her grandparents' small urban farm, the traditions they carried over, and the lessons that came with them.
The Series She Inspired
The Detective Marisa Dee Files
A Cleveland crime series by D.P. Conway, whose detective — a mother of four with old-world Italian roots — was inspired by Marisa.
La vita è troppo breve per mangiare male.
Life is too short to eat badly
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