How To Make Plum Marmalade | The Plum Diaries
copyrigh 2013 t Maria Liberati/Art of Living,PrimaMedia,Inc Nothing is quite as relaxing as a spending a day plucking plums from their respective trees…as the weather has been filled with a…
Ciambella al Vino and a Bag of Fennel Seeds
copyright 2013 Maria Liberati/Art of Living,PrimaMedia,inc a bag of fennel seeds provides inspiration for an afternoon of ciambella baking…. A trip to the market today and fragrant fennel seeds…
My Ferragosto Staycation | Freshly Made Tagliatelle con Polpette di Pesce (Tagliatelle with Seafood Meatballs)
copyright 2013 Art of Living, PrimaMedia,Inc/Maria Liberati Ferragosto..the biggest summer Holiday here and how will we spend it…at home amongst the plum trees..a 6 Am wake up call so that…
Ghiaccioli – Homemade Fresh Fruit Popsicles | The Natural Way to Stay Cool
copyright 2013 Art of LIving,PrimaMedia,Inc/Maria Liberati Ghiaccioli (popsicles) are a necessary accessory for walking outside in the sweltering heat..but no need to buy ones made only with chemicals, make…
Panzanella Salad & How to Use Leftover Bread and Ripe Tomatoes
copyright 2013 Art of Living, PrimaMedia,Inc/Maria Liberati Mid August and the most intense of the summer days..when the desire to cook is usually at the lowest…but with all the fresh…
Cool Melon Carpaccio | A Lazy August
copyright 2013 Art of Living, PrimaMedia,Inc/Maria Liberati The days of August are truly the lazy days of summer here..the sun beating down so strongly that you can almost taste it..it…
A Visit, A Gift, A Pizza | Using Madre Lievito
A surprise visit to a local baker in town and her family just to say hi and give hugs and kisses …. and our visit ends up being about food…a…
A Sack of Potatoes to Make Lunch | Cold Tuna and Potato Salad
copyright 2013 Art of Living/PrimaMedia,Inc/Maria Liberati Perfect pranzo (lunch) for a hot summer day and ….. a bag of red potatoes( that need to be used)..so a cold potato and…
Fresh Susine and a Plum Torte
copyright 2013 Art of Living, PrimaMedia,Inc/Maria Liberati yesterday was spent picking the susine (Italian plums) ..at least when the hot ,hot sun went down and the air was fresh…every year…
My Wednesday Morning | 9 AM Appointment with a Loaf of Venafro Bread
Wednesday morning..have an appointment for a loaf of bread..but not just any bread …the day of the week that I can get a traditional bread from my grandmother’s village…Venafro..it is…
Cold Zucchini Carrot Basmati Rice Salad & Catching a Fresh Zucchini
“Hurry up I must catch a zucchini!” The first words uttered as I woke up this morning..the effects of the time change or ‘fuso d’orario’ as it is referred to…
4 Fonderia Articles No Foodie Should Miss
For any' Italophile' ..Fonderia is definitely Italianissimo!! Check out these links: Maria Liberati (People - Food & Drinks) http://fonderiausa.com/maria-liberati Etruscans, Romans, and Olive Oil (Lifestyle - Food & Drinks) http://fonderiausa.com/etruscans-romans-and-olive-oil…
Blueberry Torta | Blueberries and Peaches and Tomatoes…Oh My!
“You ought to have seen what I saw on my way To the village, through Mortenson's pasture to-day: Blueberries as big as the end of your thumb………” Robert Frost, Blueberries…
Everything Italian at Festa Italiana Milwaukee
Where else can you experience Italian music, food, culture, Italian style fireworks all in one spot ( well of course there is Italy)..but in the USA..one of the biggest Italian…
Become One of the Family | Viggiano's Italian Restaurant
By Guest Blogger: Anne Berenson copyright 2013 Art of Living, PrimaMedia,Inc. At The Basic Art of Italian Cooking by Maria Liberati tm we always get’ invites’ to some of…
How To Choose Gifts for Wine Enthusiasts
Wine Enthusiasts love their wine and everything that has to do with wine. They are usually not the easiest to shop for when choosing a gift. But today there…
How To Increase Hotel Business
If you are interested in increasing the amount of business at your hotel, there are a few things that you need to know about presentation. Advertising is helpful, but the…
From Fast Cars to Slow Food | A Day At Fiorano
copyright 2013 Maria Liberati/Art of Living, PrimaMedia,Inc. Fast life ,fast cars..turned into slow life..slow food at Fiorano vineyards and olive grove in Le Marche Italy.. Paolo was a successful dentist…
Countdown to Festa Italiana in Milwaukee, Wisconsin | Don't Miss This Giveaway
Countdown to Festa Italiana in Milwaukee Wisconsin ..only a week to go!! Hope to see you all there http://onmilwaukee.com/seasonal/festivals/articles/marialiberati.html Don't miss the GIVEAWAY event http://www.eatatburp.com/2013/07/seafood-with-pesto-from-maria-liberati.html And don’t forget to join…
Gourmet Peanut Butter Saltwater Fudge | Summer Memories
If you have never been to Italy and want a taste of Italy from years gone by check out this I Love Lucy episode, it is priceless.. http://xfinitytv.comcast.net/watch/I-Love-Lucy/8580340462745885112/full-episodes#episode=6009802817446161112 text copyright…
5 Essential Outdoor Entertaining Tips | How To Entertain Outdoors
Guest Post by Thaddaeus Smith, SternoCandleLamp Communications Manager & Executive Chef Adding More Control to Outdoor Events While many prefer the ease of more controlled indoor events that take place…
Why You Should Stay At Aria, Las Vegas
Have you made your plans for summer vacation yet? Or are you a last minute planner?Well ,wake up summer is already here and there are some lovely places to get…
Finding Yourself in the Sea | Sapore di Mare al Pesto (Seafood al Pesto)
copyright 2013 Art of Living,PrimaMedia,Inc/Maria Liberati Pescara, Italy EE Cummings once said “for whatever we lose (like a you or a me) / it's always ourselves we find in the…
Oklahoma | On Stage in Pennsylvania
“Don’t let yesterday use up too much of today” Will Rogers,humorist born in Oklahoma copyright 2013 Maria Liberati/Art of Living,PrimaMedia,Inc. I have always been entranced by the state…
Italian Angel Food Cake
coyright 2013 Maria Liberati/Art of Living,PrimaMedia,Inc There are so many angels in our life..some say that they are among us to give us hope and inspiration ….hoping this…
Preserve Your Heritage | Sons of Italy Scholarship Dinner
For those that could not attend my speech tonight for the Sons of Italy annual Scholarship dinner-here is the context (6-4-13) copyright 2013 Art of LIving, PrimaMedia,inc/Maria Liberati I want…
Panzanella Salad | How To Use Leftover Bread
Don’t throw out that day old crusty bread yet…A panzanella salad is one of the most simplest, yet yummy Tuscan style salads.…add in tomatoes, celery, cucumbers, onions..olive oil, balsamic vinegar…
2013 Culinary Blogger of the Year
New York Travel Writer's Society _________________________________________________________ A professional society for travel writers and photographers FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Susan Frost PressOfficer@NYTWS.org 503.245.7428 AWARD WINNING AUTHOR/CELEBRITY CHEF MARIA LIBERATI SELECTED 2013…
Perfect for Picnics… Ferratelle or Pizzelle | Cookbook Giveaway
copyright 2013 Art of Living, PrimaMedia,Inc/Maria Liberati Pizzelle or Ferratelle...These are the perfect portable dessert for any picnic.. But first ..be sure to set an extra plate at your table…
Year of Italian Culture | Upcoming Events in the USA
2013 is the Official Year of Italian Culture in the USA…catch an event ! Also I will be guest speaker at the Sons of Italy Lodge annual Scholarship dinner…
