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THE MAIN INGREDIENT IS LOVE

Chef Gabriele Bertaccini inspired millions and took a huge swipe at stigma when he recently disclosed his HIV-positive status on the first episode of wedding reality series Say I Do. But before he won audiences over with his authenticity and charm on the popular Netf lix series, Bertaccini was busy traveling the world, studying his craft, and eventually launching successful catering and event planning businesses.

Born in Florence, Italy, Bertaccini trained at the Buontalenti Institute of Culinary Arts and Management and worked in restaurants across Italy before relocating to the U.S. He first spent time in

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