Deborah Kobylt LIVE: Chef Jillana Miller

She’s cooked for some of the most famous celebs in the world, now Jillana Miller is giving back to community and her Italian roots.
Joining us today on our Little Italy of LA Podcast, the co-founder of Miller Butler Pasta, providing unique experiences in authentic, Italian food from pop ups, to bagged pastas, cooking classes and even pasta making. Jillana formed Miller-Butler with her husband just last year, and it’s already taken off with not just members of the community in Sant Pedro, but with A-list culinary experts.
Hear how Jillana started cooking with her chef dad, and how her early roots growing up Italian inspired an entire lifestyle and career.
In addition, Jillana will be patterning with @LILLA these next few weeks, offering cooking classes and more. Check out our page for more. And enjoy our show with Jillana. I learned a thing or
two, myself. #LILAA and #DeborahKobyltLIVE platforms.

Deborah Kobylt Live: Ale Gambini

Ale Gambini, former musician, current Italian food ambassador, blogger and author, “No Ketchup on Spaghetti,” joins us on our #LittleItalyOfLA Podcast, teaching us how to cook like a true Italian. And it’s all in the ingredients.

Ale grew up outside of Milan, and enjoyed a successful career as a musician, traveling the world as a renowned percussionist. But upon moving to the U.S. with her husband, she followed her passion for food, pivoted her career, and focused on writing about Italian food, inspired of course by her grandma in Italy. She shows us makes Italian food so unique, and illustrates how anyone can cook like an Italian grandma. it’s in the simple details, she says, and its all in her sell-out book. Here’s a clip from our interview with Ale and #DeborahZaraKobylt.
Happy cooking!

Deborah Kobylt LIVE: Giada Valenti

Join us for our Little Italy of LA Podcast today when we speak with award-winning Venetian vocalist Giada Valenti, one of the most celebrated Italian singers who has worked with some of the true greats from Andrea Bocelli to Clive Davis.

Giada talks about growing up outside of Venice and how her grandmother encouraged her to sing. She said moving to the U.S. opened even more doors for her career, including performing at Carnegie Hall.

Hear all about her vibrant career and life starting at 12:30 today!

We also speak with Ale Gambini, former musician, and current Italian food ambassador, blogger and author, “No Ketchup on Spaghetti.”

Ale grew up outside of Milan, and enjoyed a successful career as a musician, traveling the world as a renowned percussionist. But upon moving to the U.S. with her husband, she followed her passion for food, pivoted her career, and focused on writing about Italian food, inspired of course by her grandma.

She talks about that, what makes Italian food so unique, and of latest sell-out book. Our episode with Ale will air on Tuesday, Feb 23rd.

Join us to hear all about these fascinating women, their stories growing up in Italy and their successes here in the states on Facebook, YouTube, IGTV, and wherever you get yourself podcasts. Ciao🇮🇹 #LittleItalyOfLA #DeborahKobyltLIVE

Deborah Kobylt Live: Victoria Passarella

On our Little Italy of LA Podcast today, #DeborahZaraKobylt speaks with Victoria Passarella, founder of the Italian American Leadership Network, which connects fellow Italians through business, education, and even social networking.

Victoria is the daughter of an Italian immigrant, holds two masters degrees from Columbia University, has been featured in Forbes and on the Today Show for her work as a career and brand strategist.

Now she’s bringing her expertise to the Italian American community to make connections through business and more.

Hear our full interview with Victoria, and learn more about the Italian American Leadership Network on their website at ItalianAmericanLeadership.com and please join, too!

Deborah Kobylt Live: Frank Stallone

Deborah Zara Kobylt talks with #Grammy and GoldenGlobe nominated artist Frank Stallone Official , about his life in music, acting, and yes as the younger brother of SylvesterStallone of Rocky fame.

Frank has a documentary film that premieres on 1/19/21 about his life, STALLONE, Frank That Is. The film includes interviews from various music and film stars, and takes us on a journey into his music career, his more than 75 films he’s acted in, and the many legendary people he’s worked with. Available on Google, Amazon, and other streaming platforms.

Enjoy our interview for Little Italy of Los Angeles Association. It was a real honor, so thank you, Frank.

Deborah Kobylt live with LILA BOARD MEMBERS: ITALIAN TRADITIOSN FOR CHRISTMAS

Italians LOVE Christmas. And on our Little Italy of LA Podcast today, we’re introducing you to some of our #LILAA board members, for which I’m one, and sharing some of the ways we grew up celebrating Christmas, Italian style.
Please join us, and leave any comments about how you celebrate. We’d love to hear from you. And Merry, Happy, Blessed Christmas to you and your families from all of us at Little Italy of Los Angeles Association. #DeborahKobyltLIVE🇮🇹

Deborah Kobylt LIVE: Joanne Mosconi

Deborah Zara Kobylt talks with Joanne Mosconi, the daughter of the legendary Chef of Greenwich Village, Pietro Mosconi. The chef of Greenwich Village author Joanne Mosconi talks about her labor of love in collecting her father’s best recipes. After four years in the making, Joanne Mosconi, has published this book, with all of the chef’s secrets and most prized recipes.

Deborah Kobylt: Federico Pacchioni

Everybody loves Italy and all things Italian, from the food, travel, luxury goods. And subsequently, Italian studies are on the rise. Today, on our Little Italy of LA Podcast, we speak with Federico Pacchioni, Professor of Italian Studies at Chapman University, to talk about the rich curriculum that he helped to develop that includes everything from Italian culture and heritage to the latest trends in business.

Federico also conducts Italian outreach programs and collaborations, and is holder of Sebastian Paul & Marybelle Endowed Musco Chair at Chapman. Join us LIVE as he talks about the growing field of Italian studies and the international appeal of this beautiful culture

Deborah Kobylt LIVE: Prince Emanuele Filiberto di Savoia

Deborah Zara Kobylt talks with Emanuele Filiberto di Savoia on this week’s #LittleItalyOfLosAngelesPodcast.
The grandson of Umberto II, the last reigning king of Italy, who was deposed in 1946. Emanuele is an
entrepreneur, producer, writer, novelist and philanthropist, a former international banker and hedge fund manager, Emanuele Filiberto segued into entertainment initially as a soccer commentator, then other roles as a television host and presenter and he is active in charity through his Prince of Venice Foundation and
Emanuele Filiberto Charity Fund Foundation
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