Patrick interviews Michele Di Pietro, creator and founder of "Mangia With Michele". Michele is a cookbook author, food writer, menu & recipe developer, professional chef, culinary consultant and former CPA! On today's podcast, Michele takes us on her journey and career change from CPA to Chef, her love and passion for creating and sharing recipes through her Italian Food Blog, Instagram Page and Website, all featuring inspirational recipes and LOTS of pasta! We also discuss her latest cookbook titled SOUPified, which features recipes inspired by your favorite dishes, such as Eggplant Parmesan, Clams Casino, Chicken Marsala, Lasagna and Philly Cheesesteak. Dishes transformed into hearty soups which "Ditch the Plate and Embrace the Bowl"

A note from Michele: "Through recipes, stories and my love of cooking, I aim to inspire others to enjoy and cook with the flavors of the Italian and Italian-American tables, often with a nod to nostalgia or an innovative twist and the beautiful ideas of “famiglia”–family of blood or by choice–togetherness and gathering at its core. My message is clear–food unites people and people unite over food."

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