Anna Francese Gass

13 years of professional experience as a cookbook author, recipe developer and culinary influencer
Author of "Heirloom Kitchen: Heritage Recipes and Family Stories from the Tables of Immigrant Women" which was featured on "Rachael Ray" and "TODAY"
Regular appearances on "Good Morning America" and "Access Hollywood" to talk food and cooking
Writer for Taste of Home, The New York Times, The Washington Post, Bon Appetit and Food52

Experience

Anna started her career in the corporate world but soon decided she would rather be in a kitchen than a cubicle. She enrolled at the French Culinary Institute (now the International Culinary Center) to follow her dream to cook professionally. Anna honed her craft in the test kitchens of Martha Stewart Living, Food52 and Whole Foods; 13 years later, she’s known for her ingenious takes on traditional Italian recipes. As a contributing writer and Community Cook for Taste of Home, Anna shares her recipes for classic Italian dishes and desserts, such as torta pasqualina, tartufo and sugo. You can find Anna in her Connecticut kitchen making videos showcasing her love for food and cooking, as well as promoting her second cookbook.

Education

New York University, bachelor's degrees in journalism and psychology
International Culinary Center, grand diploma in culinary arts

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