Mary's enthusiasm promotes 'elegant foods and fine dining made easy' on her TV programs, in the classroom, and during food demonstrations at business establishments and socials. Table settings and presentation of foods are very important to her and covered in detail to ultimately bring about a fine dining ambience to be enjoyed by family and friends.

Mary's technique of teaching a variety of foods from specialty breads, pastas, appetizers, entrees and desserts is unique in that she has superior expertise and knowledge in Italian cooking, and many foods from several ethnic backgrounds.