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Month: March 2011

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Van Gogh's Colorful Cooking | Spaghetti with Herbed Tomatoes

Posted by By maria March 29, 2011Posted inCaro Diario. (Dear diary...), Pasta, RecipesNo Comments
Sunflowers by Vincent Van Gogh     copyright 2011 art of living, PrimaMedia,Inc. March 30th is the birthday of famed artist Vincent Van Gogh..he favored peasant food when he had…
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Bianco da Mangiare and the First Tastes of Spring | A Gentle Kiss of Lemon, Vanilla, Cinnamon

Posted by By maria March 24, 2011Posted inCaro Diario. (Dear diary...), La Dolce Vita (Dessert Recipes), RecipesNo Comments
copyright 2011 art of living,PrimaMedia,Inc/Maria Liberati My eyes open, awakened by that inspiring aroma of freshly ground coffee beans..my night stand full of books, 2 notebooks-one for dreams and one…
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A Recipe From DaVinci's Cookbook | Charlotte Alla Milanese

Posted by By maria March 19, 2011Posted inFacts, Food Facts, History of Foods, RecipesNo Comments
From  the elegant city of Milan comes this elegant, yet simple dessert..Charlotte Alla Milanese.... it’s a great way to make use of day old crusty bread and an elegantly simple…
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Saint Patrick Was Not Irish and Other Historical Facts | Filet of Sole with Cabbage & Potatoes

Posted by By maria March 17, 2011Posted inHolidays, Italian Culture, Recipes1 Comment
Happy" top o' the mornin to ya"...for Saint Patrick's Day. Today the Irish claim him as their own, but did you know that even the Italians claim him as one…
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Ricotta Maccheroni Romana | A Meal Fit for an Emperor

Posted by By maria March 15, 2011Posted inItalian Culture, Italy, Pasta, RecipesNo Comments
copyright 2011 art of living,PrimaMedia,Inc/Maria Liberati The 15th of March was made famous by an event in Ancient Rome, back in 44 AC when Rome lost it’s mighty Emperor that…
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Lasagna Con Beschamel e Spinaci (Lasagne with Beschamel & Spinach) | Celebrating Gratitude and A Sunday Dinner

Posted by By maria March 12, 2011Posted inCaro Diario. (Dear diary...), Pasta, RecipesNo Comments
copyright 2011 Maria Liberati/art of living,PrimaMedia,Inc This weekend, the terrible tragedy in Japan, forced me to recognize  all the things in my life I have to be thankful for, no matter…
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A Chef's Guide to Selecting Restaurant Equipment

Posted by By maria March 9, 2011Posted inCooking TIps, Life HacksNo Comments
If you have a restaurant or are planning to open one, spend some dedicated time selecting cooking equipment. When I consult with novices looking to open a restaurant I always…
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A Recipe for Chiacchiare & The Gondoliers | Carnevale Across Italy

Posted by By maria March 7, 2011Posted inHolidays, Italian Culture, Italy, RecipesNo Comments
Carnevale..the feast that marks the 40 days filled with other Holidays approaching Easter.. Venice is one of the most famous cities in the world for its' illustrious Carnevale..the colors, the…
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Happy Birthday Vivaldi | Waiting for Spring With Farfalle con Tonno – Farfalle Pasta With Tuna

Posted by By maria March 4, 2011Posted inArt, Italian Culture, Italy, RecipesNo Comments
copyright 2011 art of living, PrimaMedia,Inc/Maria Liberati Wishful thinking or the anticipation of Spring's arrival. Listen to the Four Seasons by Antonio Vivaldi and you will quickly remember what Spring sounds…
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The Art of Getting Comfortable | Recliners and Comfort Go Together

Posted by By maria March 2, 2011Posted inInterior Design, Life HacksNo Comments
Comfort is the optimum word when choosing chairs for your humble abode. What could epitomize the comfortable chair more than  recliners? I begin to feel lazy and relaxed just at…
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Where To Buy Patio Furniture | How To Complete Your Backyard Makeover

Posted by By maria March 2, 2011Posted inHome Improvement, How To's, Interior Design, Life HacksNo Comments
Spring is in the air and wishful thinking turns our thoughts to patio furniture. What will it be this year to give your outdoor space that definitive, welcoming look? And…
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Find Your Ideal Design | Sofas & Sectionals at Everysofa.com

Posted by By maria March 2, 2011Posted inInterior Design, Life Hacks, Sponsored PostsNo Comments
A sofa can be an important focal part of the room it inhabits. So it is an important choice and one that requires thought with all the decisions about not only…
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Spuma Allo Zenzero (Potato Puree with Ginger ) | Finding Mozart in Mantua

Posted by By maria March 1, 2011Posted inCaro Diario. (Dear diary...), Italian Culture, Italy, RecipesNo Comments
Text copyright 2011 art of living, PrimaMedia,Inc/Maria Liberati We came to the very cosmopolitan town of  Mantua, in the North of Italy..this was the city ruled by the Gonzagas,a not…
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Happy Holidays, Happy New Year 2022!

I want to wish you all and your families the Happiest and Healthiest New Year in 2022! Thank you all so much for joining me and helping me to make The Basic Art of Italian Cooking and The Maria Liberati Show a success! I can’t wait to share my next book (The Basic Art of Italian Cooking Diaries: Seasons) with you, it will release in late Spring/early Summer.

Lentil Soup Recipe for a Prosperous New Year.

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