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Ciao, I’m Chicca. I have been teaching Italian cooking classes for over 20 years in our farmhouse located in Tuscany. Learn from me by joining Chicca's Cooking Club, a virtual culinary hub providing live classes, class replay videos, and digital content, sharing the joy of Italian cooking worldwide.

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Carina is the author of The Listening Dragon, Wait… Is That a Unicorn?, and the growing Liya Collection, a series of books that helps children explore important themes such as feelings, values, and self-discovery. Liya is a project very close to Carina’s heart. Through her stories, she hopes to share gentle life lessons and heartfelt wisdom that children can carry with them as they grow. She wants children to learn to listen to their hearts, see themselves through loving eyes, and understand that everything they need for a happy and fulfilling life already lives within them. As a qualified early childhood educator, CANTIENICA® trainer, movement and dance educator, and children’s yoga teacher, Carina supports children in connecting with their bodies, discovering the power of their breath, and developing confidence in themselves. Through Liya’s stories, Carina creates a warm and comforting world where children can discover their inner strength and learn to see themselves with love.

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