Happy New Year from the Mountains of Abruzzo
Here's wishing that you all had a wonderful Christmas and hopefully you were able to include some of the special recipes we have included this past month. I am writing…
Christmas Memories, part 2
Here is a chapter from the upcoming book- The Basic Art of Italian Cooking- Holidays and Special Occasions (to be released in 2008) copyright, 2007, Maria Liberati;Publisher: art of living,…
Christmas memories, part 1
(excerpted from The Basic Art of Italian Cooking-Holidays & Special Events, copyright 2007, to be released in 2008) copyright Maria Liberati Hope you enjoy some Holidays memories from one of…
Panettone, once another Italian secret revealed…
Christmas time is here and if you are spending Christmas in Italy that means the sight of Panettone in every shape size and flavor decorating the supermarkets, the open air…
Penna.Holiday Food & Beverage Show
For those of you that missed one of the biggest consumer food shows in the PA/NJ/Del areas- The Pennsylvania Holiday Food and Beverage Show- held this year on Nov 17-18…
The Basic Art of the ..bubbly-part II
As mentioned in my last posting- water tasting has become an art unto itself- much like wine tastings. Naturally carbonated waters have a really powerful effect in aiding digestion .…
The Basic Art of the bubbly….
Now that the holiday seasons are upon us - cocktail parties and feasts surround us. While food is one of the most important ingredients to these events and the cocktails and even those…
Buon Giorno del Ringraziamento
Thanksgiving Day is special for many reasons. Think of all the things, no matter how small or insignificant they may seem. In keeping with tradition of the first Thanksgiving - don't forget…
Friuli Venezia Giulia..World of Flavors
Everyone knows about the characteristic winding canals and little bridges throughout Venice..but most do not know the interesting history of the cuisine and wines produced in the Friuli Venezia Giulia region…
Suppose…
Suppose enjoyment would have a simple zest, which it often lacks if we always did things at the moment we want to- for it's mostly when we can't, that we're…
Suppose…
Suppose enjoyment would have a simple zest, which it often lacks if we always did things at the moment we want to, for it's mostly when we can't that we…
Beginning November..
October was a crazy month- once again I feel as though I am living out of my suitcase- but well worth it. It was a month filled with appearances in…
Ciao Chef Tell & Kugelhopf
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Recipe of the Month Contest
Letters ,we get many letters about recipes that you love and want to share. Send us your recipes at: editor@marialiberati.com We will be selecting one lucky winner each month to…
Il Perdonanza, cafe torronata and the city of L'Aquila!!
One of the things I look forward to doing each year (if selected) is being part of a 700 yr old medieval event that is held in the capital city…
Anice Stellato
Everyday is remembered by a taste, a flavor, a recipe while I am here in Italy. These are my special souvenirs or 'ricordati'. Yesterday, my favorite flavor was 'anice stellato'-or …
today and cold pasta salad
Anytime I need something to lift my spirits a wonderful dish of pasta is a great start. And todays' meal was no exception. Of course I had to rush home…
Eggplant parmigiana, mountains of Abruzzo
After many 10 hours day in the office here working on the next special edition book (that should be ready for release in September)- a little R & R is needed.…
Business as usual or not so usual in Italy..
Business as usual here in Italy, or not so usual. Well yes, the plane touched down here in beautiful Roma on August 1st. Of course I was met with all…
The art of selecting a gelato, part 1
Summer's half gone and I have not had my gelato for the summer of 2007 yet. I am counting down the days to that first gelato of summer 2007. You…
Villa Borghese
If you go to Rome, you should not miss the Villa Borghese, which is known for its beautiful gardens, fine art, and rich history. The House of Borghese was a…
Tiramisu
Tiramisu is unique for a few reasons: for one, its delicious mixture of lady fingers, soaked in “alkermes” liquor, espresso, chocolate, and egg custard proves to be a delightful but…
Little snowflake and Fontina cheese
Today, in honor of the discovery of the first albino goat in the world in the Italian alps-specifically in the area of Val D'Aosta a traditional Valdostana (from Val D'Aosta)…
Sweet memories of childhood and Parmigiano
As a child, my favourite part of our family pasta dinners was the memory of fresh parmigiano-reggiano cheese that was grated generously on my dish. And even though I like…
Caterina de' Medici: The Tuscan Queen of France
Caterina de’ Medici (in English Catherine), of the infamous Florentine Medici family, was married to Henry II, King of France during the transition between medieval times and the Renaissance. Though…
The Many Uses of Sage
Sage is another herb that is highly appreciated by cooks due to its unique flavor. In fact, sage is so flavorful that it often overpowers other spices. Because of this,…
The Legend of the Bayleaf
The bay leaf, also known as the laurel leaf, is a great way to add richness and depth to all of your fish, meat, and vegetable dishes this summer. And…
Trastevere, pizza, part I
I've called this Trastevere, part I because-as one of my favorite neighborhoods in Rome- I have a sneeking suspicion- I will need to write much more about this eclectic little part of Rome than…
Summertime Sangria Festa!
Today, still here on the East Coast (of the USA) with record breaking temperatures I am so reminded of the great summer "festas" I always look forward to in July…
Raffaello (Raphael) Master of the High Arts
Raffaello Sanzi or Santi is better known to the world as Raphael, master of the High Period of Italian Renaissance Architecture. Raphael is best known for his paintings of Madonnas and…
