Cook along with me and learn the secrets of La Dolce Vita!
and celebrate the oh so sweet life!
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JOIN FOOD NETWORK CHEF MELISSA MAYO’S
Italian Summer 2021 Virtual Retreat
If there’s one thing I know for sure, it’s that DELICIOUS food brings people together. So let's cook, eat, live, love, and laugh the Italian way.
Tie on an apron, and together we'll create mouthwatering meals. Sip on a glass of your favorite wine and de-stress with some dough therapy.
Master the Italian classics during 5 LIVE streaming classes.
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for the price of a good meal for two
This 5-day Masterclass will teach you to make delicious food for the rest of your life!
This is the first virtual program of its kind that ...
Teaches you to cook like a true Italian nonna in the comfort of your home
Shows you how to follow you tastebuds so you can cook intuitively without recipes
Shares the secrets of dough therapy so you can create dishes that scream "EAT ME"
Helps you turn seasonal ingredients into easy, healthy beautiful meals that wow your guests
Allows you to cook in real-time with a Food Network chef + learn all her tips and tricks
Gives you access to LIVE classes + all the replays so you can cook on your schedule and you don't need to take notes
Cook with Me
Bring the TASTE of tuscany home!
LOCKDOWN KNOCKED US ALL FOR A LOOP
I know exactly how you feel right now...
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Learn how easy it is to
create mouthwatering meals ...
the secret ingredient is your love!
These brand new EXCLUSIVE RECIPES are all easy, fun to make AND super delicious!!
The sweet life is made up of long, lazy meals and great conversation—finding joy, slowing down, and savoring every mouthful and moment.
Let’s have fun—in our own kitchens—cooking and learning together …
I CAN’T IMAGINE ANYTHING MORE ITALIAN.
Join me for an intimate virtual workshop that will teach you the secrets of La Dolce Vita … and provide some much-needed rest & relaxation!
Italians understand that true happiness is found around the table … It’s a place you don’t age.
What they say:
“Melissa taught me to prepare stress-free meals for my family”
Gorgeous, succulent, flavorful, healthy dishes that were instantly devoured. She shares tips to better organize your kitchen and time so you can always have healthy options at a moment's notice. Her recipes are foolproof winners. Quick, no-fuss food.
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- Shannon
What they say:
“Food prep is so much easier and my fridge is full of healthy options"
I learned how to turn one shop into an entire week of meals. This has made school lunches and dinner time super simple. I feel confident about cooking without recipes and improvising with the ingredients I have on hand.
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- Carrey
What they say:
“Her classes actually teach you how to cook.”
I never cook. I never bake. Cooking always made me anxious, I now feel more at ease with it. I've confidently hosted friends and wowed my family. The recipes are versatile and embrace seasonal foods - no hunting for a random ingredient.
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-Sharon
What they say:
“I’ve been making pasta round the clock.”
I can’t stop talking about Melissa. She totally crushed my fear of cooking and her energy, passion, and enthusiasm are contagious. She's a dynamo and a very special lady! ”
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- Jill
What they say:
“I love the tasty meals + have a whole new relationship with spices.
I'm empowered and feel in control in the kitchen. I'm eating what I love and I'm satisfied and I'm no longer bingeing because I'm deprived. I'm satiated for much longer. I'm also organized with meal planning.
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- Janine
What they say:
“I am no longer afraid to entertain guests”
I used to be frustrated and afraid about using more than 4-5 ingredients, but Melissa makes my table look inspiring. It feels great when my guests tell me everything looks beautiful and the recipes taste amazing and they can't believe how healthy they are.
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- Eva
What they say:
“Melissa is inspiring, fun, and relatable.”
Positive and upbeat, she encourages falling in love with yourself, your cooking, and your food. I learned so much about healthy Italian dishes!”
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-Shani
When I’m not in Italy (or sometimes even when I am) you can find me around …
Nonnas across Italy make their dough by hand every day…And they can still climb flights of stairs well into their 90's!
Let me be your “dough therapist”—
I’ll teach you to slow down and feel… Touch, taste, smell, listen, and experience all your 5 senses coming to life!
Channel Sophia Loren in your own kitchen!
Embrace the magic of
Make pasta & find peace at the same time!
let's cook it off
Dough Therapy!
LIVE 2-hour Zoom classes streaming every 2 weeks in a Private Facebook Group
SUNDAY - Aug 29th,
Sept 12th, Sept 26th, October 10th and Oct 24th, 2021
SUNDAY - 8am PST / 11am EST / 4pm UK / 5pm South Africa / 1am Sydney
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introducing...
ITALIAN SUMMER 2021 VIRTUAL RETREAT
COOK, EAT, LIVE. LOVE + LAUGH THE ITALIAN WAY
Learn to make all the Italian classics via Zoom.
I’ll provide shopping lists, recipes and masterlists of kitchen tools you’ll need, and we’ll cook together in real-time!
The Menu!
HERE's WHAT we'LL make
DAY 1 - Sunday August 29th
• Tomato Peach Caprese
• Garganelli with Fresh Pesto
• Bistecca Fiorentina
• Tuscan Roasted Potatoes
• Custardy Apple Torte
DAY 2 - Sunday September 12th
• Melon Bresaola Salad
• Assorted Pizzas
• Tuscan Rotisserie Chicken
• Oven Roasted Vegetables
• Nutella Strawberry Pizza
DAY 3 - Sunday September 26th
• Artichoke Panzanella Salad
• Crispy Butternut & Sage Ravioli
• Branzino al Cartoccio
• Roasted Fennel, Olives & Capers
• Peach Crumble with Gelato
DAY 4 - Sunday October 10th
• Fennel Citrus Radicchio Salad
• Slow Roasted Mushroom Pasta
• Lamb al Forno
• Butternut Risotto
• Classic Tiramisu
DAY 5 - Sunday October 24th
• Loaded Farro Salad
• Spinach Ricotta Gnocchi with Tomato Confit
• Mustard + Herb Salmon
• Italian Caponata
• Dark Chocolate Pear Torte
It’s my joy to open my kitchen and show you how to make healthy, delicious meals your family will love!
it's as easy as 1, 2, 3
STEP 2 | Print the recipes + shop for the ingredients.
STEP 3 | Show up for the LIVES ready to cook
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STEP 2
Print the recipes + shop for the ingredients.
STEP 3
Show up for the LIVES ready to cook
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The Investment
THE REtreaT INCLUDES:
5 Live (2 hour) Cooking Classes to teach you the basics and turn you into a Pro (value $1632)
Exclusive 6th BONUS Class August 15th (for early-bird sign ups before August 8th ONLY). Melissa shares her kitchen, spice & pantry essentials and her secret formula to turn one shop into a week of healthy dinners (value $1047)
Melissa's Exclusive Signature Menu + Shopping list for her favorite Italian recipes created just for this retreat (value $263)
A LIVE Q + A session with Melissa. Bring your Q's she'll bring the A's (value $284)
A pdf with over 20 years of cooking tips + advice so you can become a Rockstar chef (value $267)
A closed Facebook community + direct access to Melissa (value - PRICELESS)
Total value:$3493
But for you, a one-time payment of $197
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Lifetime access to all the pre-recorded classes and content (value - PRICELESS)
And did someone say
Bonuses!
The audiobook of "Miracles Manifested", a roadmap to manifesting (cost $19 but value - PRICELESS)
A chance to win a one week trip to Italy valued at $7000 (value - PRICELESS)
Lifetime access to the Facebook community + the program (value - PRICELESS)
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Ciao Bella!
Meet your host...
I'm Melissa Mayo, an author, eternal optimist, “dough therapist” (yep, it’s a thing), and founder of Susina Cucina, my gorgeous, Italian cooking school.
I’ve spent the last 15 years building a career centered on delicious food and healthy living. I believe you can cook your way to your dream body so it becomes a vessel for your healthiest self & happiest life.
You may know me from Food Network where I shared my talents with millions of viewers, but I also spent years cooking for the biggest Hollywood studios, A-list celebrities, and Oscar winners.
But I’m no stranger to fad diets. In my teens and 20’s, I tried them all. The number on the scale defined my self-worth. And the harder I tried, the more my body rebelled.
When I moved to Los Angeles I missed my mom’s cooking. So I began recreating her dishes in my kitchen. And all the weight I’d been holding onto fell off without any effort, crazy diets or restrictions. Just good home cooking. And at 47, I’ve managed to keep it off.
You need to leave room to enjoy the things you love instead of punishing yourself by cutting out entire food groups like dairy, carbs or dolce!
Like my Italian friends, I believe food should be savored and enjoyed. I'm going to share all my secrets so you can create delicious meals and a fulfilled, joyful life.
My mission is to transform you into an intuitive chef by helping you master cooking basics so you can create food your family will love.
The "AMORE” you put into each dish is the magic that creates a healthy happy life.
Welcome to my kitchen
My front door is always open, and my home is full of friends and good food.
You’re part of my family now, so grab an apron and let’s cook!
Dishing Up Delicious Food and a Once-in-a-lifetime Experience for Your Soul.
So flour up your chopping board, pour yourself a big glass of red, and let's get rolling. Let's celebrate this delicious, sweet, and beautiful life!
Each class we'll make a 5-course meal that includes antipasto, pasta or pizza, mains, sides, and dolce.
Reconnect with yourself and embrace a slower-paced, more intentional way of living, cooking, eating, and gathering around the table.
I’m so confident you'll love this masterclass I’m offering a
MONEY BACK GUARANTEE!
Where Do I Start
Start by downloading + printing the workbook with the pantry, kitchen and spice masterlists. Join the Facebook group and say hello. Before each class you'll recieve a shopping list and recipes for the class. Shop for the ingredients grab your apron and get ready to cook LIVE!
FAQ
What if I miss a class
You are part of our tribe forever. You will have lifetime access to the Facebook community and all the course materials, cooking classes, recipes and workbooks. You can rewatch these videos and take the classes at times that work for you.
Where Will The Lives Take Place
All LIVE cooking classes and Q & A sessions will take place on ZOOM. The links for these classes will be posted in the Facebook group. If you miss the lives, you can watch the replay in the Facebook group.
Money Back Guarantee
We offer a 5 day refund period. In the event that you decide your purchase was not the right decision for you, within 5 days of enrollment, contact our team at hello@melissamayo.com and let us know you'd like a refund.
Savor every moment. Make life delicious!!!
It’s time to crack open some vino … It’s time to celebrate!
doors for this retreat only open once a year
ON YOUR MARKS, GET SET
GO, GO, GO !!!
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