Older and Bolder — charity

Francesca Pittaluga
Issue 2: Julia Child

Issue 2: Julia Child

Renowned culinary figure Julia Child embarked on a remarkable 40-year journey to uncover her true calling. Reaching her success and fame at 51, Julia's trajectory to stardom was anything but conventional.   Born and raised in California, Julia didn't stumble upon her culinary passion until later in life when, at the age of 33, she enrolled in the Los Angeles Cooking School, followed by her pursuit of culinary excellence at the Le Cordon Bleu Institute in Paris a few years later, where she fell in love with French cooking.   In the years following, Julia taught her culinary wisdom both...

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Francesca Pittaluga
Issue #1: Pappy

Issue #1: Pappy

Before we started Ciao Pappy, we wanted to get customer feedback on our product, flavors, and brand. We decided to run a one-month charity drive where 100% of the proceeds were donated towards charity. To our surprise, we sold nearly 500 jars of sauce and supported a cause near and dear to our hearts: the aging community.Each month, we will spotlight an older adult with a story to tell in our “Older and Bolder” series. We hope to bring awareness, visibility, and relevance to this demographic, reminding us of their value to our lives culturally, personally, and professionally.Kicking it off...

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