Italian Interior Design
copyright 2009, Maria Liberati Editor: Marsha Huber Italians are known to have a flair for design. Their love for their home goes above the norm. Italian homes, no matter what…
Italian Cuisine..not just pizza and pasta…
Italian Cuisine When thinking about Italian cuisine, most people think about pasta, and pizza, pizza, pizza... but potatoes, tomatoes, bell peppers, and maize, introduced in the 18th century, are often…
The Italian Cookie
If ever there were an Italian dessert that works both as a gift for oneself and others, it is the pizzelle. The breakable deliciousness that comes with every bite is…
Halloween Traditions…Cauldrons, Cuisines, & Carnevale
copyright, 2009, Maria Liberati One of the most engaging holidays of the season, Halloween, has been carving out ghoulish jack-o-lanterns and the likes of trick-or-treaters for centuries.…
Sicily's Beautiful Temples
copyright 2009, Art of Living, PrimaMedia, Inc Editor: Marsha Baum Sicily, which is the largest island in the Mediterranean Sea, has a history dating back to the Greek and Phenician…
Christmas Around the Corner
By: Elsa Brown It’s October, and you know what that means: Halloween decorations are everywhere. But while Halloween marks the beginning of fall for some, it also marks the impending…
Much needed 'Amalfi' Therapy..
copyright, 2009, art of living, PrimaMedia, Inc; Maria Liberati Editor: Marsha Baum On a dreary, rather chilly day on the East Coast my therapy is to think about the colorful…
Make Your Own Flavor Combinations
copyright 2009, Maria Liberati Whether fresh or dried, herbs and spices are the essence of life—particularly life in the kitchen! Fresh dill complements any salad; and what is tomato sauce without…
Shopping for Appliances Online
By: Elsa Brown We often hear that in order to get the best deals, you have to shop online. But once you log on, the options can be overwhelming. How…
Anginetti-Italian Comfort Food
copyright 2009, Maria Liberati These cookies are one of my favorite, sort of like an Italian style comfort food. I can remember having these after school with a glass of…
Crazy for Pizza
copyright 2009, Maria Liberati A passion for pizza, what's all this talk about great pizza! David Letterman decided to take Madonna to the restaurant next door to his studio for…
