May, 2009 - The Basic Art of Italian Cooking

The Basic Art of Italian Cooking June/July 2009

By maria May 28, 2009Uncategorized1 Comment

Bethesda & Bella Italia

By maria May 27, 2009UncategorizedNo Comments

Bella Italia store in Bethesda Row -sure was just as the name described. I enjoyed meeting many of you there on May 15th and 16th but for those of you that…

Balsamic Vinegar -Made in the USA

By maria May 27, 2009aperitifs, Caro Diario. (Dear diary...), Cucina, cucina povere, Entertaining, Facts, Features, La Dolce Vita, Recipes, the Mediterranean diet, WineNo Comments

Fresh Watermelon, Strawberries & Memorial Day

By maria May 23, 2009Abruzzo, Caro Diario. (Dear diary...), Cooking School in Tuscany, Cucina, Entertaining, Features, La Dolce Vita, Recipes, slow food, Special Occasions, the Mediterranean diet, Travel & customs, Upcoming AppearancesNo Comments

A Tale of Grappa..

By maria May 18, 2009aperitifs, Caro Diario. (Dear diary...), Cucina, cucina povere, Entertaining, Facts, Features, History of Foods, La Dolce Vita, slow food, Travel & customs, Upcoming Appearances, WineNo Comments

Finding Supplies for Your New Restaurant

By maria May 18, 2009UncategorizedNo Comments

Opening your own restaurant is definitely no small undertaking, so many things to do from finding a great location and financing to finding supplies perfect for your new business. It…

Top 10 Tips For Growing Terrific Tomatoes

By maria May 14, 2009UncategorizedNo Comments

Fly Free to Telluride, Colorado

By maria May 14, 2009UncategorizedNo Comments

Have a group of 3 friends??..well now's the time to check out Telluride Colorado and their 4th person flies for free promotion. Telluride is busy in the summertime with many…

Restaurant iD..

By maria May 14, 2009Uncategorized2 Comments

Today's restaurant needs to have great food but also establish an identity. Going after a corporate identity on a small business budget is now possible,stylish functional, professional and all on…

Farfalle..the Stylish Pasta

By maria May 12, 2009Abruzzo, Caro Diario. (Dear diary...), Cucina, cucina povere, Entertaining, Features, La Dolce Vita, Newsletter/ezine, Recipes, Rome, slow food, Tagliacozzo, the Mediterranean diet, Umbria, Upcoming AppearancesNo Comments

A Girl Can Never Have Too Many Pots & Pans…

By maria May 12, 2009UncategorizedNo Comments

It's quite embarrassing but my shoe addiction seems to be have been taken over by my addiction for pots and pans. They have become so 'stylish' now and I have…

Bruschetta for Mother's Day Brunch

By maria May 9, 2009Abruzzo, Caro Diario. (Dear diary...), Cucina, cucina povere, Entertaining, Features, Holidays, La Dolce Vita, Recipes, slow food, Special Occasions, the Mediterranean diet, Tuscan, Upcoming AppearancesNo Comments

Style or Functionality…

By maria May 6, 2009UncategorizedNo Comments

Your car says as much about your style as your food. But, how do you choose your car, by ratings, by color, make, model? The Toyota Camry now has a…

Wine Pairing Made Easy

By maria May 6, 2009UncategorizedNo Comments

Have you ever thought of hosting your own wine pairing event in your own home? You can invite an expert to lead or invite friends over and pair up your…

White Wines Perfect for Spring Meals

By maria May 5, 2009Abruzzo, Caro Diario. (Dear diary...), Cucina, Entertaining, Facts, Features, La Dolce Vita, Recipes, Rome, the Mediterranean dietNo Comments

Thinking of A Picnic in Tuscany

By maria May 1, 2009Caro Diario. (Dear diary...), Cooking School in Tuscany, Cucina, cucina povere, Entertaining, slow food, Special Occasions, the Mediterranean diet, Tuscan, UncategorizedNo Comments