From the practical to the delicious, Julia Ciaccio, also known as “Lil’ Gooma,” arrives into the circle of the game. She is happy to take you along for the ride. How many of you in the parking lots of the great sports palaces of America had forgotten you have undiscovered talents as a cook and a tailgating host. Lil’ Gooma rounds you out with confidence that comes from the skill and knowledge of years of tailgating and celebrations.

As a single mom, Julia has always been the center of her family. In addition to raising three childern and nurturing their development, Julia has expertise in coordinating and hostessing countless social events. Throw in the love of her children, an esteemed ability to cook and plan with her inexhaustable, energetic drive and you have the perfect recipe for a terrific author and her book.

She has also pursued her passions for the arts. Julia’s artistic flair was recognized early and often. Fresh and inspired after her divorce and a few years of transition, her accomplishments and skills have matured and developed. Coming out on top of the world, her services are highly sought in Hollywood as a make-up artist and hair stylist, to the jungles of Costa Rica where one of her crowing achievments sits in architectural perfection.... a Costa Rican Hacienda. As acclaimed in a recent national article, ‘Julia is the 21st century renaissance woman.” She is a real Californian woman with an Italian flair to boot.