Why Your Restaurant Should Accept Credit Cards
Weekends some times find me catching up with friends and what better way to catch up than-over food-. So last night we went to one of our little local ,but…
Van Gogh's Colorful Cooking | Spaghetti with Herbed Tomatoes
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…
Bianco da Mangiare and the First Tastes of Spring | A Gentle Kiss of Lemon, Vanilla, Cinnamon
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…
A Recipe From DaVinci's Cookbook | Charlotte Alla Milanese
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…
Saint Patrick Was Not Irish and Other Historical Facts | Filet of Sole with Cabbage & Potatoes
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…
Ricotta Maccheroni Romana | A Meal Fit for an Emperor
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…
Lasagna Con Beschamel e Spinaci (Lasagne with Beschamel & Spinach) | Celebrating Gratitude and A Sunday Dinner
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…
A Chef's Guide to Selecting Restaurant Equipment
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…
A Recipe for Chiacchiare & The Gondoliers | Carnevale Across Italy
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…
Happy Birthday Vivaldi | Waiting for Spring With Farfalle con Tonno – Farfalle Pasta With Tuna
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…
The Art of Getting Comfortable | Recliners and Comfort Go Together
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…
Where To Buy Patio Furniture | How To Complete Your Backyard Makeover
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…
Find Your Ideal Design | Sofas & Sectionals at Everysofa.com
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…
Spuma Allo Zenzero (Potato Puree with Ginger ) | Finding Mozart in Mantua
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…
Travel Smart | South Carolina Travel Suggestions
The City of Charleston South Carolina brings memories of great food, beautiful grandeur of the South and Charleston homes are just as splendid. But whether you are looking to move…
Coffee and Chocolate – the Perfect Match | How To Make Caffe al Cioccolato
What is it about coffee and chocolate together that make such an inebriating, hypnotic blend of flavors..the two flavors make the perfect match ( better than Napooleon & Josephine or…
Coffee Is An Art
If you approach many things as an art, you begin to really appreciate and learn to enjoy in the highest form what it is you are excited about. My favorite…
How To Celebrate Terminalia With an Orange & Sage Sorbetto
Once upon a time in Ancient Rome, Terminalia, was celebrated on February 23rd to honor the God Terminus. According to Ancient Roman mythology, Terminus, was the ancient God who protected…
The Postman, Procida and Ciambelline al Vino | How To Make White Wine Biscotti
Today, Feb 19th is the birthday of one of my famous Italian actors, gone too quickly, but never forgotten..Massimo Troisi. I remember him most for his last movie role in…
Madame Butterfly & Farfalle Pasta with Spring Peas
copyright 2011 art of living,PrimaMedia,Inc/Maria Liberati February 17th and Spring is (almost) in the air (begins on March 20th at 7:21 PM), and thoughts of butterflies beckon. February 17th Madame…
Heart Shaped Pizza | Taste the Love this Valentine's Day
copyright 2016 Maria Liberati/Art of Living, PrimaMedia Inc. When the moon hits your eye like a big pizza pie that's amore... An overused song, I know, but when you…
Food as a Love Language | Strawberry Chocolate & Creme Fondue
copyright 2011 art of living,PrimaMedia,Inc/Maria Liberati Love is the poetry of the senses Honore de Balzac and so then is food...here is a perfect Valentine's Day gift ,recipe and…
Almonds, Romance and Gluten Free
copyright 2011 art of living,PrimaMedia,Inc/Maria Liberati What does Romance have in common with Almonds? In Ancient Rome, the tradition of giving almonds as favors to guests began. The almonds were…
How To Preserve Cauliflower | Cavolfiori Sott'Aceto | Pickled Cauliflower
"Training is everything. The peach was once a bitter almond; the cauliflower is nothing but cabbage with a college education" Mark Twain (copyright 2011 art of living,PrimaMedia,Inc/Maria Liberati) One of my…
How To Make Any Day An Occasion… With Chocolate | Valentines Day Tips
“Forget love, I'd rather fall in chocolate” or so the saying goes and what better gift for a romantic Valentine's Day than chocolate. And now you can shop conveniently for…
Shakespeare, 'Rome'ance & Linguini with Salmone e Mandarini | Linguini with Salmon & Mandarin Oranges
copyright 2011 art of living,PrimaMedia,Inc/Maria Liberati "Journeys end in lovers meeting"..William Shakespeare Who but Shakespeare could put it so eloquently..a message for the 'coming soon' Valentine's Day..and the perfect Valentine's…
To Be Or Not to Be.. Who Was William Shakespeare? and How To Make a Sicilan Cannoli
copyright 2021 art of living,PrimaMedia,Inc/Maria Liberati"All the world's a stage and all the men and women merely players" William Shakespeare in "As You Like It" Hmm..maybe Shakespeare knew something we didn't…
Chef Confessions | Using Professional Cookware
One secret that most chefs know is that the success of a dish depends not only on the quality of the ingredients but also on the quality of the cookware.…
Gluten Free (GF) Frittata on the Beach & Menu for a (Much Needed) Staycation
copyright 2011 art of living,PrimaMedia,Inc/Maria Liberati Dreaming of the sun, the beach, the warm sea..I guess it is cabin fever. If you are in many places of the world experiencing…
An Afternoon in the Ancient City of Alba Fucens | Gluten Free (GF) Coconut Dessert
copyright 2011 art of living, PrimaMedia,Inc/Maria Liberati Someone once said "All journeys have secret destinations of which the traveler is unaware" and an impromptu trip to an ancient city left by…
