Cornetti with Apricot Marmalade
Everyone is crazy for cornetto in Italy ,they wake you up and get you charged to start your day. But many Americans that have been fortunate enough to nibble on…
September in Italy | Venice Film Festival
Guest Blogger: Brianne Wetovick September in Italy is hopping with things to do and places to be. Whether you want to take in some sights, dive headlong into activities,…
My Life in Food | Spaghetti al Frutti Di Mare
copyright 2012 Art of Living, PrimaMedia, Inc/Maria Liberati Today was a perfect hot August day and lunch was just as perfect ,will be posting the recipes next week upon my…
My Life in Food | Fresh Vegetable Garlic Stew
Text and photos copyright 2012 Art of Living, PrimaMedia,Inc/Maria Liberati A day at the beach and then home to cook all the fresh produce I could find from a local…
Weddingstar | The Guiding Light for Planning Your Wedding
Wedding Decorations for today's couples can be traditional or not so traditional and even unique. Once every couple had to use the same old traditional décor for their special event.…
Ricotta Chocolate Turnovers
Yesterday felt like a Turnover kind of day..the ones that are filled with fresh ricotta and dark chocolate..a pinch of hot red pepper, cinnamon and sugar…a great supper for a…
A Marriage of Taste | The Gastronomy of Marriage
Book Review by Chris Manganaro Marriage is a part of life that we may not feel ready for even when it is right in front of us. There are so…
You Are What You Eat
"Tell me what you eat and I will tell you what you are" Anthelme Brillat-Savarin Those words come to me again and again..especailly in the little town where my family…
Cocoa Coffee Brownie Squares | End of Summer Dessert
“Write it on your heart that every day is the best day in the year” is a phrase once said by Ralph Waldo Emerson copyright 2012 Art of Living, PrimaMedia,Inc/…
Torta Rustica with Zucchini and Fresh Mint
“The world is like a little marsh filled with mint and white hawthorn”. Mary MacLane A warm summer day calls for easy, breezy type recipes..except for picking the fresh mint…
My Life in Food | Garlic From Sulmona
copyright 2012 Art of Living, PrimaMedia,Inc/Maria Liberati A trip to find some braided garlic from the best place for garlic..Sulmona best garlic for any recipes.
Pausing in Tagliacozzo | Family Origins
Sorry... but it had to be a lazy almost do nothing day..after all it was Augsut 15th,,the day that really means RELAX…my favorite way to spend it is a trip…
My Life In Food | Watermelon, the Perfect Ingredient
(photo credit: www.eventinfotoscana.it) “Watermelon, you eat ,you drink, you wash your face” quoted from opera singer Enrico Caruso Watermelons everywhere…August 15th means watermelon and grilling..it is the official start…
My Life In Food | Torta Rustica with Fresh Zucchini
copyright Art of Living, PrimaMedia,Inc/Maria Liberati Today is a torta rustica (or stuffed pizza) made with all this fresh zucchini… I need to do something with all this fresh zucchini…
Wine and Passion | Sergio Esposito
Guest Blogger: Chris Manganaro For some people, wine factors quite a bit into their daily lives, whether they sell it or drink it. It can be part of the daily…
The Sound of Sunshine
....that's the sound of sunshine coming down..." by Lorenzo Jovanotti That is the only way to explain this ultra uber sunny, day.. air is so clear that sounds seem…
Torta Al Formaggio | Meatless Puff Pastry Torte with Cheese
Torta Al Formaggio (Puff Pastry Torte with Cheese) from The Basic Art of Italian Cooking: Holidays & Special Occasions-2nd edition copyright 2012 Art of Living, PrimaMedia,Inc/Maria Liberati *1 packet Harmony…
Waiting for August 15th | Ferragosto
A recent visit with Pinocchio… e dolce far niente.. ( How sweet it is to do nothing) Waking up to a chorus of church bells on a lazy August…
Vancouver Renovations
It seems to be that time of year again to do home renovations,so it is the perfect time for Vancouver renovations. Maison d'etre is the perfect place to call for…
San Marzano Tomatoes | Gold of the Mediterranean
August is one of my favorite summer months for many reasons..and one of them is being able to have a never ending supply of San Marzano tomatoes…and never ending recipes…
Susine Sciroppate | Plums in Syrup
copyright 2012 Art of Living, PrimaMedia,Inc/ Maria Liberati Susine Sciroppate (Plums in Syrup) 4 pounds of fresh plums 1 .5 quarts of mineral water 4 cups sugar 1/4 cup amaretto…
My Life in Food | Series Coming Soon
copyright 2012 Art of LIving PrimaMedia inc/Maria Liberati My memories of today are in the quiet solitude of my country farm house and picking the plum trees ‘clean’…I thought I picked…
Stem Cell Culture
The use of stem cell culture is a hot topic right now, and though controversial have proved helpful in research for many diseases and maladies. However when a research lab…
T Cells
Stem cell cultures are widely used now but you need to find a reliable source . T cells aid in the research for cancer. But you must first find…
Sardinia | Italy's Favorite Island Getaway
Sardinia is a large island located in the middle of the Mediterranean sea, and the second largest island belonging to Italy after Sicily. There are statues on the island dating…
Tips For Wedding Decorations
When planning out your wedding, the very first thing to choose is usually attire and venue. But don’t forget that wedding decorations is almost just as important. They need to…
What You Need to Know About Green Printing
Green Printing helps the environment to eliminate unnecessary waste. In today’s world every little bit helps and anything you can do to help the environment is a plus. Most people…
How To Use Fresh Peaches | Stuffed Peaches with Chocolate
copyright 2012 Art of Living, PrimaMedia,Inc/Maria Liberati Wish summer was here to stay..too many seasonal fruits and veggies to eat this time of the year and not enough time to…
Colors and Flavors by Mother Nature
copyright 2012, Art of LIving, PrimaMedia,Inc/Maria Liberati I can only take credit for putting these delicious dishes together, colors and flavors provided by Mother Nature…fresh peppers roasted with extra virgin…
Wedding Cake Toppers | Memorabilia of Marriage
You are probably thinking of all the details for that special day to come, to make it a happy and successful one. But have you ever thought about how to…
