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Join Mary Ann Wednesday, November 9th, 2011, for an evening of tradition, great food, drink and fun, as she prepares wonderful dishes inspired from her newest book, “Ciao Italia Family Classics.”

I recently took a trip to Italy and toured Campania, a region that I have never been to. In a few series I will write about my experience in Italy and will start with one of my favorites, a tour of a winery in Taurasi, Avellino called “Cantine Antonio Caggiano”, lunch at Villa Assunta and a rustic bakery. On a crisp September afternoon a group of us from Boston and locals from Mirabella Eclano had lunch at Villa Assunta, courtesy of Mayor Vincenzo Sirignano. This particular celebration was a prelude to a much more anticipated event, my sister in law ...

Suzanne Heller's 'Watercolors from Adventures of an Italian Food Lover' showcases striking watercolors of Italian personalities, landscapes and foods, as well as a selection of Italian hand-painted ceramics, will be on view through October 22.

The 85th Annual Sts. Cosmas and Damian feast will be celebrated this weekend in East Cambridge.

On August 12, 13 and 14, the Saint Rocco's Feast Association will celebrate 82 years of tradition during their annual “Grande Festa”. The event gathers residents and visitors alike to celebrate everything Italian in the streets of Malden.

Food writer Maria Speck’s passion for propelling Old World staples such as farro, barley, polenta, and wheat berries to the forefront of new American cooking is beautifully presented in Ancient Grains for Modern Meals.

When: April 4, 2011 – 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Where: Boston Center for Adult Education 122 Arlington Street, Boston, MA 02116 Class Description: Join Chef Josh Ziskin, of La Morra in Brookline for a delectable evening of learning and preparing traditional Italian food. Josh’s exceptional cuisine combines simple fresh ingredients with time honored techniques he mastered while working and living in the Italian city of La Morra. Tuition: $65.00 Member Cost: $55.00 Materials Cost: $15.00 (Info from BCAE, picture from La Morra)