Julia della Croce is one of America's foremost authorities on Italian food. She is the author of over 13 cooking and travel books. Many of her books have been translated into French and 13 other languages, and distributed around the world. She has also conducted cultural and culinary tours to Italy.

Julia began her career as a restaurant critic. Her work has appeared in many magazines, newspapers, and on-line publications including The New York Times, Food & Wine, and The Washington Post. She has been broadcast on countless radio and national television shows, including the Food Network.

Besides working toward the preservation of traditional Italian cuisine through publishing and teaching, Julia has dedicated herself to advocacy work for better food and sustainable agriculture.