January, 2012 - The Basic Art of Italian Cooking

Zaletti (Cornmeal Cookies) | A Recipe for Giving and A Taste of Venice

By maria January 27, 2012Caro Diario. (Dear diary...), Italy, La Dolce Vita (Dessert Recipes), RecipesNo Comments

Time for Tuscan Therapy | Travel Tailored To You

By maria January 25, 2012Italy, TravelNo Comments

If you need a pick me up from winter, nothing is better than what I refer to as 'Tuscan therapy'. Get lost in the hills of Tuscany where you can…

Dinner is Not Just a Meal | Crostini with Radicchhio, Mozzarella and Caramelized Figs

By maria January 25, 2012aperitifs, Caro Diario. (Dear diary...), Italian Culture, Italy, Recipes, VegetarianNo Comments

copyright 2012 Art of Living, PrimaMedia,Inc/Maria Liberati (photo credits: www.dolci.it) A cena (dinner) with friends is an all night event..from 8 PM to 1 AM..first the selection of the restaurant..then…

Moving To Online Shopping

By maria January 23, 2012Caro Diario. (Dear diary...), Sponsored PostsNo Comments

Thanks for the guest post by Jo Levy Over the years I have started doing more and more of my shopping online. At first I was a little resistant to…

My Favorite Online Furniture Store

By maria January 18, 2012Home Improvement, Interior Design, Life HacksNo Comments

What is the best way to shop for furniture, shop online! And coffee tables are no exception. Shopping for these unique pieces of furniture can be almost as fun as…

How Muffins Invaded Italy | Fruit Muffin Recipe

By maria January 18, 2012Caro Diario. (Dear diary...), Food Facts, Italian Culture, RecipesNo Comments

Why I Buy Fresh and Local | Tis Not the Season

By maria January 13, 2012Caro Diario. (Dear diary...), Country Living, Pasta, RecipesNo Comments

Free Samples Anyone? | The Importance of Trying Before Buying

By maria January 13, 2012Life Hacks1 Comment

Have you ever bought a new product home only to be disappointed.? Possibly a product that was advertised on TV or in a magazine. You thought it was perfect so…

Gusto as a Mantra | Torta Alla Senese (Siena Style Cake)

By maria January 11, 2012Caro Diario. (Dear diary...), Country Living, La Dolce Vita (Dessert Recipes), RecipesNo Comments

copyright Art of Living, PrimaMedia, Inc/Maria Liberati I have adopted the word Gusto as my mantra…… Gusto is an English word, an adverb to describe ‘doing with enjoyment and excitement…..…

Sunday Dinner | Flan di Pomodoro, Zucchini, e Formaggio (Zucchini, Tomato, and Cheese Flan)

By maria January 8, 2012Caro Diario. (Dear diary...), Country Living, Movie & Recipe Pairings, RecipesNo Comments

A house is at its’ most beautiful when filled with guests ..today’s Sunday dinner, with a house full of people reminded me of the classic Italian movie Il Gattopardo (The…

3 Quick Chef Tips That Can Make or Break Your Meal

By maria January 7, 2012Cooking TIps, Life HacksNo Comments

Serving Bread and Fond Memories | Cooking Is A Legacy of Love

By maria January 4, 2012Caro Diario. (Dear diary...), Country Living, Italian Culture, ItalyNo Comments

It’s kind of eery... but lately I have been feeling as though I am' channeling 'my grandparents and great aunts from Italy through food..let me explain… My grandfather used to…

Why Your Kitchen Needs a Spice Rack

By maria January 3, 2012Cooking TIps, Home Improvement, Interior DesignNo Comments

The perfect way to spice up the new year is by adding a spice rack to your kitchen. Just think of how much easier and more convenient that will make…

An Opera in 3 Acts | The Art of Entertaining

By maria January 2, 2012Caro Diario. (Dear diary...), Entertaining, Holidays, Italian Culture, ItalyNo Comments