A coffee by any other name..in Hawaii??
In Italy we are all professed coffee experts or we like to think so and a coffee that has a specific brand on it- like a designer label-is always looked…
O Sole Mio & Focaccia Bread
copyright, 2008, Maria Liberati The Basic Art of Italian Cooking by Maria Liberati tm https://www.marialiberati.com https://www.marialiberati.com/blog2 Editor:Alexis Popov The days of summer are dwindling down, so don't forget to enjoy…
The Basic Art of Choosing Olive Oil…
copyright, 2008, Maria Liberati, The Basic Art of Italian Cooking by Maria Liberati tm https://www.marialiberati.com Editor: Suzanne Russo The Italians have been cultivating olives since the Fifth Century. They have refined the…
Basil-the King of Herbs?
Copyright, 2008, Maria Liberati The Basic Art of Italian Cooking https://www.marialiberati.com https://www.marialiberati.com/blog2 Editor: Joseph McVeigh Basil: a kingly herb? Basil is a widely used herb in the Italian cuisine, a…
How to Make (Light as an Angel) Anginetti Cookies
copyright, 2008, Maria Liberati The Basic Art of Italian Cooking Editor:Sara Harris What is it about cookies (dolci- in Italian) that have even the harshest food critics saying, Mmm! Whether…
How to Make a Summer Zucchini Torte
copyright, 2008, Maria Liberati The Basic Art of Italian Cooking Editor: Michela Pompeo Summer: a time of rest, holidays, enjoyment…a time of healthy eating, especially considering the great quantity of…
Espresso, Coffee, Capuccino..oh my…
copyright, 2008, Maria Liberati The Basic Art of Italian Cooking by Maria Liberati tm Editor: Sara A. Harris There’s nothing quite comparable to the first sip of a…
Healthy Fettuccini Alfredo..
copyright, 2008, Maria Liberati A crowd pleaser on the menu in most Italian restaurants is fettuccini alfredo, a deliciously creamy mixture of fettuccini, cream, butter, and cheese. Although…
Tiramisu..the recipe, the legend and lighter Tiramisu
copyright,2008, Maria Liberati,The Basic Art of Italian Cooking editor: Joseph McVeigh If cannoli is the champion of Italian desserts, tiramisu is the challenger. Although it may seem that tiramisu…
Sicilian Cannoli..mmmmm
editor:Joseph McVeigh copyright,2008, Maria Liberati https://www.marialiberati.com http://www,marialiberati.com/blog2 After dinner recipes the last two weeks, it's time for dessert. Being that desserts always seem better in numbers, this Famous Recipes article…
Authentic Tuscan Acquacotta…
Copyright, 2008, Maria Liberati https://www.marialiberati.com/ Editor: Joseph McVeigh Although mainly thought of for its famous pastas and sauces, Italian cookery is well-rounded including meals of all types for all times…
Toast of the Coast event, Atlantic City, NJ
Editor: Valerie O'Shea Atlantic City, NJ, June 18th, 2008 - Former international supermodel Maria Liberati knows a thing or two about staying fit. In her best selling book, The Basic Art…
Pasta Al Fresco
copyright, 2008, Maria Liberati Editor: Joseph Mc Veigh If there is one course that Italians are famous for, it is dinner. The list of Italian dinners is exquisite and endless.…
Mmmm..Pasta Pie
PASTA PIE Editor:Alexis Popov Copyright, 2008 Maria Liberati, The Basic Art of Italian Cooking https://www.marialiberati.com Before guests sit down to dinner, it is customary to put out picky stuff, typically…
Healthy Sweet Potato Fries
One of my favorite foods are sweet potatoes, and better yet- sweet potato fries. But here's a healthy version you can enjoy. Sweet Potato Fries There's nothing like fries with…
Hot Peppers, Ravioli and Family Memories…
Contributed by Alexis Popov Copyright 2008, Maria Liberati, https://www.marialiberati.com/ http://www.marialilberati.com/blog2 As I danced around my Uncle Donny's basement as a child, I was told to stay away from the long…
Zucchini and Goat Cheese Frittata and The Big Night
Editor: Joseph Mc Veigh copyright, 2008, Maria Liberati,The Basic Art of Italian Cooking by Maria Liberati tm https://www.marialiberati.com Hope you are all enjoying your Memorial Day celebrations for those in…
Strawberry Tiramisu for your picnic…
Memorial Day is fast approaching here in the USA, and, well, in Italy our thoughts go to all the upcoming picnics and dining al fresco we have to look forward…
Espresso, Espresso…..
copyright 2008, Maria Liberati To every caffeine junkie who has ever stumbled into their favorite coffee bar at 7A.M. on a desperate quest for a morning fix it may seem improbable…
Busy Life, easy recipes..
If you want to give your family or yourself home cooked meals but feel you don't have the extra time, check out my last blog on a special slow cooker…
Slow Food, Slow Cooking….
By now everyone knows that I am a proponent of the Slow Food movement; cooking and eating foods in a slower pace. But there is also slow cooking in a…
Buona Domenica!!
Buona Domenica and if you did not check out my steak pie recipe in the last blog, check it out, it will make a perfect addition to a Sunday Brunch!!…
A Steak is a Steak is a Steak…….
A steak, is a steak is a steak..but it is not true that all steaks are equal. My recipe here for Steak and Potato pie. It is a twist on…
How to Order Coffee in Rome..
copyright 2008,. art of living,PrimaMedia,Inc How to order coffee in one of the most famous coffee bars in Rome Italy and experience the ambiance of Antico Caffe Greco here. How…
A visit to Rome, part 1
Ahh Rome the eternal City!! The Spring sun always reminds me of the city of Rome. It seems as though Rome is almost always sunny or I'd like to believe…
In Search of the perfect cup of Espresso..
Copyright, 2008, art of living,PrimaMedia,Inc Editor: Dave Clancy To every caffeine junkie who has ever stumbled into a Starbucks at 7A.M. on a desperate quest for a morning fix it may…
Crepes Italian Style
French Crepes also have an Italian twin- we call them crespelle. They are typically made with less butter and can be used in many recipes. Now that the warm weather…
Chocolat..Cioccolata..Chocolate
copyright, 2008 Maria Liberati If you liked the recipe for Italian Chocolate pudding from the last post, here is another recipe to satisfy any chocolate craving. Always use dark chocolate…
A proper British Chocolate…
copyright, 2008 Maria Liberati As I am always on the lookout for wonderful places for my 'foodie fans' to be aware of, I have stumbled upon a wonderful British find for…
Coffee -a healthy elixir!!
Coffee has a high level of antioxidants thanks to its' high levels of a special acid, which gives a protective action against type 2 diabetes and Parkinson's disease. It has been shown…
