I wanted people to know the real food of Italy is and the joy that food brings Italians. Food is something that is a unifying factor in our lives,” said Mary Ann Esposito, the host of Ciao Italia.

As the creator and host of the nationally televised PBS series ... making it the longest running cooking series in television history. For Mary Ann, the art of Italian cooking is a way of life.

Denver chef Elise Wiggins will take her Italian cuisine to a national level with her own cooking show. The Louisiana native ...