Riolo was named as ambassador of Italian cuisine in the U.S. and ambassador of Mediterranean cuisine in the world by the Italian news agency ANSA.
“I like to say that the Mediterranean Diet is a helpful and pleasurable lifestyle plan that allows you to eat a lot of what is good for you -- and enjoy a little bit of what isn’t on occasion -- without giving anything up,” said Amy Riolo, an award-winning chef, television host, and author of 16 books. Riolo was named as ambassador of Italian cuisine in the U.S. and ambassador of Mediterranean cuisine in the world by the Italian news agency ANSA.