We are offering to the American public a line of delicious Italian-American foods. They will be available through the Internet, shopping networks and national store distribution.

Just over 800 people were gathered around the cooking stage, all eager to learn about my five-minute flavor cooking. The demonstration had to be done right then and there, in front of everyone.

I wanted to share my life story and honor my roots. I am very proud of my family and mother.

I can now focus on a huge audience through TV, books, cookware and foods.

The 1,000 tasting portions were to be served over a period of six hours, starting at noon, so we would have to prep those another way, to keep them as fresh as possible.

I came literally to the table with a wealth of knowledge by simply understanding how food should taste.

At times, it was an incredible blessing to have all the attention; at times it was a logistical nightmare.