December, 2013 - The Basic Art of Italian Cooking

Cassola Cioccolata (Chocolate Cassola) | Seneca's Ancient Roman Philosophy

By maria December 30, 2013Italian Culture, Italy, La Dolce Vita (Dessert Recipes), RecipesNo Comments

Santo Stefano, Christmas Leftovers, and Nativity Scenes

By maria December 26, 2013Caro Diario. (Dear diary...), Christmas, HolidaysNo Comments

And the week continues on as one long Festa..today is Santo Stefano ( Saint Stephen).. this day has been a national Holiday here in Italy since 1946. But this…

Dining the Distance from Rome to Abruzzo | Italian Christmas Market

By maria December 22, 2013Caro Diario. (Dear diary...), Holidays, Italian Culture, Italy, TravelNo Comments

Tips for Your Holiday Table | How To Make Holiday Table Settings

By maria December 15, 2013Entertaining, Holidays, How To's, Life HacksNo Comments

Holidays are meant for sumptuous feasts and food is the star of your events! But table settings and décor are almost as important…here are some products for your Holiday Table..(they…

2 Great Holiday Gifts Under $15 | Holiday Gift Guide 2013

By maria December 11, 2013Holiday Gift Guide, HolidaysNo Comments

For the last 3 months .. The Basic Art of Italian Cooking by Maria Liberati tm has been reviewing and savoring many products in many categories…and we would like to…

Festive Apples, Cranberries and Brachetto | Holiday Variations in Red

By maria December 10, 2013Holidays, Recipes, Special OccasionsNo Comments

Holiday countdown and I am in 'cranberry mode'...I love this little berry so healthy.. and versatile...dessert or side dish with Holiday turkey..so here's one of my favorite easy Holiday…

Happy Birthday Maria Callas!

By maria December 2, 2013Special OccasionsNo Comments

"Cooking is like creating. We must do everything the best way possible, plus more... That is the strongest reason for anything." Maria Callas A tribute post for a great…