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A Food Network chef + mama obsessed with travel, and mouth watering food. I also own a gorgeous cooking school in Italy. My mission? To share the secrets of La Dolce Vita so you can create a healthy, beautiful, delicious life filled with joy!

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I’ve worn many hats over my lifetime, but none have brought me as much joy as the blessing of being your mom Jade Mayo.⠀

Watching you grow from a tiny baby into a talented, compassionate, smart, and funny woman is G-d’s greatest gift to me. So often I feel like you are the one that saved me. And you continue to save me every day of my life.⠀

When I am sad, down, or struggling with something, I come to you. You are wise beyond your years and though I have many wonderful people in my life, you are my very best friend and the person I turn to for advice.⠀

I would rather hang out with you than any other human alive. Your dad comes a close second. Thank you for forgiving me when I am a psychotic and ranting bitch and when I get this whole motherhood thing all wrong. Thank you for loving me and my imperfections.⠀

I know that my late mammela ???? (your Gaga) is so proud of you and she watches over us from above. I love you to the moon and back, and you bring so much joy to me when you share your light and talents with the world. I am and will always be your biggest fan Jady Lady. ⠀

Happy mother’s day to all the mom’s out there. I hope your kids and animals are spoiling you because you deserve it. You rock mamma.

And if you are missing your mom in heaven, remember to celebrate her today. You may not be able to see her but she is close by. I promise.

Love, light, and blessings.

 

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I'm Melissa, your host & tour guide.

A Food Network chef, author, mamma, eternal optimist, wannabe-mermaid, spice mixologist, and “dough therapist” (yep, it’s a thing)—

I'm also the founder of Susina Cucina, the gorgeous, Italian cooking school I manifested into my reality. I’m obsessed with Aperol spritzes, travel, and mouthwatering food… especially pizza and pasta.

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