Anne Casale

Casale began teaching cooking classes at her home in Watchung, New Jersey in the early 1960s, and ran a gift shop in North Plainfield, Bazaar Bizarre, with her husband. From 1978 to 1985 she taught classes for adults, teens, and children at her own cooking school, Annie's Kitchen,^[4][5] originally part of the gift shop,^[6] and later in its own location.^[7] She was elected president of the New York Association of Cooking School Teachers in 1987,^[8][9] and held a certificate from the International Association of Culinary Professionals. She was a guest instructor at the Culinary Institute of America, the New York Cooking School, and other programs. Her teaching skills were recognized by the James Beard Foundation in 1988.^[3]

Casale wrote four cookbooks: Italian Family Cooking: Like Mama Used to Make (1984),^[10][11] The Long Life Cook Book: Delectable Recipes for Two (1988),^[2][12] Lean Italian Cooking (1994),^[13][14] and Lean Italian Meatless Meals (1995).^[15][16] In her recipes, she emphasized healthful adaptations of Italian-American favorites, with lower fat and salt content, more fresh herbs and vegetables, homemade pastas and sauces, and smaller portions.^[17]

Anne Lovi married John Vincent Casale in 1952.^[18][19] They had two daughters, Joanne and Amy. In addition to her culinary career, Casale acted in amateur theatrical productions.^[20][21] Anne Casale died in 2002, at her home in Glendale, Arizona.^[3][22]