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In 1989 Mary Ann Esposito walked into New Hampshire Public Television with an idea and a handful of her Nonna’s recipes. Fourteen years later, her cooking program, Ciao Italia, is still going strong. She has also published seven cookbooks, including her latest, Ciao Italia in Umbria: Recipes and Reflections from the Heart of Italy. She talks about her new book, coming to appreciate her Italian roots, the humble beginnings of Ciao Italia, and why she sees the show as an important tool in preserving Italian culture.