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Born and raised in a small town in Northern Italy between the Como Lake and Milan, Diana lived there most of her life. Her parents and region helped her appreciate food and culture and, therefore, her roots. Food has always been an important part of her life, and as in every Italian, food is in all her conversations. She talks about dinner while making lunch and about lunch while making dinner!

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After moving in her 30s to Switzerland and then to England, the Netherlands, and the States in 2017, she traveled back and forth during summer and Christmas, allowing her to maintain her childhood friendships and lifelong relationships. 

 

Certified as an English and Italian as a Foreign Language teacher, she has a true passion for teaching. Living in five different countries and speaking five foreign languages has allowed her to embrace different cultures, incorporating them into her cooking classes.

 

Today, she teaches cooking all around Jacksonville: in-home cooking, breweries, restaurants, coffee shops, retail shops, and private venues. She collaborates with several chefs, supermarkets, restaurants, local farms, and stores.  She also teaches Italian and English as foreign languages and offers culinary trips to Italy. She is the author of the cookbook “Diana’s Italian Recipes. Like Nonna Used to Make!”, a collection of all her family recipes where she gives an insight into the Italian culture while showcasing her love and passion for cooking.

 

Her burning desire is to open a front-store cooking studio one day, where she can showcase her Italian products while continuing to educate and share her passion for Italy and her unique culture. She's writing her second cookbook and planing more culinary trips in different regions of Italy for 2026.Diana was born and raised in a picturesque small town in Northern Italy, nestled amidst the stunning landscapes of Lake Como and the vibrant city of Milan. Her upbringing in this culturally rich environment nurtured an enduring passion for food, which weaves itself through every aspect of her life. Like many Italians, she revels in the joy of culinary conversation, often discussing dinner while preparing lunch and vice versa, as she finds beauty and connection in the art of cooking.

 

In her 30s, Diana embarked on an adventurous journey, moving to Switzerland, then to England, the Netherlands, and ultimately to the United States in 2017. Despite the geographical distances, her heart remains rooted in Italy, as she eagerly returns each summer and Christmas to rekindle cherished friendships and lifelong bonds that have shaped her life.

 

As a certified teacher of English and Italian as a Foreign Language, Diana's zeal for education and cultural exchange shines through. Her experiences living in five diverse countries and speaking five languages have provided her with a rich tapestry of perspectives, which she brings to her cooking classes, infusing them with authenticity and heartfelt storytelling.