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In 1997, without success in the feature film world, Rocco figured a food show would be better. He and his wife, on holiday in Italy, shot a video showcasing different foods, and later showed it to a
Toronto production company. This led to a 26-episode TV series featuring food and travel called
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Aperitivo. In 2022, Rocco launched his own line of Italian-made pastas (orecchiette, strozzapreti and fusilli Pugliesi) and sauces (pomodoro & basilico, arrabbiata, puttanesca and ricotta & pecorino).
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