2016 - The Basic Art of Italian Cooking

The Food Lover's Ultimate Holiday Gift Guide | Part Two | Pasta Frolla Pie Crust Recipe

By maria December 20, 2016Christmas, Holiday Gift Guide, Holidays, La Dolce Vita (Dessert Recipes), RecipesNo Comments

The Food Lover's Ultimate Holiday Gift Guide | Part One

By maria December 7, 2016Christmas, Holiday Gift Guide, Holidays, RecipesNo Comments

copyright Art of Living, PrimaMedia,Inc 2016/ Maria Liberati With the Holiday season approaching fast many have their mind set on gifts and the Holiday table...so instead of 1 Holiday Guide…

Oils Are Not All Created Equally

By maria December 7, 2016Facts, Health and Wellness, Life HacksNo Comments

In cooking, the rule of thumb is that.."not all oils are created equal". So when I recommend using olive oil, I must specify that the olive oil should be extra…

Sicilian Cassata Will Make You Forget Pumpkin Pie This Thanksgiving

By maria November 22, 2016Holidays, Italian Culture, La Dolce Vita (Dessert Recipes), Recipes, Thanksgiving RecipesNo Comments

Thanksgiving is here and pumpkin pie is not far from everyone’s mind but if you want to ‘think out of the box’ this Thanksgiving... a Sicilian Cassata makes an unexpected…

Celebrating Autumn with a Pane Cotto Recipe

By maria October 11, 2016Abruzzo, Caro Diario. (Dear diary...), Cucina, cucina povere, Culinary Art, La Dolce Vita, RecipesNo Comments

Frullatto al Caffe (Coffee Milkshake) | Happy Coffee Day

By maria September 29, 2016Coffee, La Dolce Vita (Dessert Recipes), Recipes, Special OccasionsNo Comments

Tips For Making Restaurant-style Pizza at Home | Join Professional Chef Maria Liberati's Online Pizza Class

By maria September 17, 2016Cook With Maria, Cooking TIps, Events & Appearances2 Comments

Sunday, September 25th at 2PM EST I will be doing an Italian Pizza making class online..participants from around the world will be able to join in and make pizza with…

Make Pizza With Me | Learn How to Make Pizzeria Style Pizzas at Home

By maria September 16, 2016Contests and Giveaways, Cook With Maria, Cooking TIps, Events & AppearancesNo Comments

Explore Tastes of Italy | Mostarda di Cremona (Mustard of Cremona) Recipe

By maria September 11, 2016Caro Diario. (Dear diary...), Italian Culture, Italy, RecipesNo Comments

Relax and Destress Differently | My Favorite Aroma Diffuser

By maria September 2, 2016Health and Wellness, Life HacksNo Comments

Relax with Hamswan Aroma Diffuser and Lavender Oil

Crunchy Waffle Recipe |The Greatest Tailgating Snack

By maria August 24, 2016Entertaining, Events & Appearances, La Dolce Vita (Dessert Recipes), RecipesNo Comments

Today is Happy Waffle Day! Did you know that 76% of Americans like waffles 80% of Americans like butter on them 80% of women like waffles compared with 69% of…

How To Throw The Best Tailgating Event | Tips You Need to Know

By maria August 23, 2016Entertaining, Events & Appearances, Grill Recipes, Special OccasionsNo Comments

More and more people are joining in the fun and celebrating tailgating season and showing their team spirit, but you don't have to be a football fan to celebrate and…

Recipe for Cornetti..the Perfect Breakfast!

By maria August 11, 2016Baking, RecipesNo Comments

Pappardelle Al Tonno (Pappardelle Pasta with Tuna) | Experience The Simplicities at Fiorano Vineyards

By maria August 9, 2016Caro Diario. (Dear diary...), Country Living, Pasta, RecipesNo Comments

coipyright 2016 Art of Living, Prima Media,Inc/Maria Liberati Fast life ,fast cars..turned into slow life..slow food at Fiorano vineyards and olive grove in Le Marche Italy.. Paolo was a successful…

Building a Business for the Entire Family

By maria August 2, 2016Life Hacks, ParentingNo Comments

Parents are responsible for the education of their children. Many parents want their children to enjoy success in life when they get older and so they make sure they receive…

Limoncello Tiramisu Recipe | Remembering Lemons of Amalfi

By maria July 27, 2016Italy, La Dolce Vita (Dessert Recipes), RecipesNo Comments

One of my favorite desserts to eat al fresco on a hot summer night...limoncello, summer heat seem to all seem to go together.. besides, it gives me an excuse to…

When In Rome, Have a Cafe Granita

By maria July 16, 2016Caro Diario. (Dear diary...), Coffee, Drink Recipes, RecipesNo Comments

copyroght 2016 Art of Living, PrimaMedia,Inc/Maria Liberati A hot summer day strolling through Rome and nothing is more refreshing than a caffe granita or iced coffee..and when I am not…

Tintoretto Cocktail | A Toast to the Artist

By maria July 12, 2016Art, Drink Recipes, RecipesNo Comments

Paying homage to one of the last great Renaissance painters, known as Tintoretto (real name Jacopo Robusti) a refreshing cocktail from the newly released book The Basic Art of Cocktails…

Dog Friendly Berry Yogurt Sorbet | Homemade Dog Treats

By maria July 5, 2016Pet recipes, Pets, RecipesNo Comments

Tips for Traveling Rome | A Bruschetta alla Romana Recipe To Take Home With You

By maria June 25, 2016Italy, Recipes, TravelNo Comments

Chewy Louies Chicken Snack for Dogs | Homemade Dog Treats

By maria June 24, 2016Pet recipes, Pets, RecipesNo Comments

2 Healthy Products to Keep You Carefree This Summer

By maria June 23, 2016Life HacksNo Comments

Here are some products to help make your summer carefree and easy..as summer's meant to be: CedarLane Natural Foods to make those lazy Sunday brunches a reality with their egg…

Robert Frost's Blueberries | My Blueberry Torta Recipe

By maria June 12, 2016Art, Caro Diario. (Dear diary...), La Dolce Vita (Dessert Recipes), RecipesNo Comments

How to Care for Your Lawn | Lawn Care Demystified

By maria June 7, 2016Sponsored PostsNo Comments

Summer is almost here and outdoor greenery is all around...make your lawn as smooth as a velvet green carpet this summer with all the tips on caring for your lawn…

Healthy Mango Passion Non-Alcoholic Cocktail

By maria June 6, 2016Drink Recipes, RecipesNo Comments

Excerpted from The Basic Art of..... Cocktails My organic rosemary is still growing heartily in our giardino and the country house was decorated today with bouquets of fresh rosemary and lavender…

Dog Friendly Risotto | Homemade Dog Treats

By maria May 28, 2016Pet recipes, Pets, RecipesNo Comments

Chocolate Coffee Brownie Squares | Memorial Day Dessert

By maria May 28, 2016Holidays, La Dolce Vita (Dessert Recipes), Recipes, Special OccasionsNo Comments

A Coffee Frappe….to cool down

By maria May 22, 2016UncategorizedNo Comments

Picnics and Memorial Day just around the corner...time for a cool coffee drink from The Basic Art of ...Coffee Caffe Frappe (Coffee Milkshake) *2 cups strong espresso coffee 4 teaspoons…

Perfect Picnic Stuffed Peppers | Pepperoni Imbottiti

By maria May 17, 2016Caro Diario. (Dear diary...), Italy, RecipesNo Comments

Dog Friendly Stew and Baked Carob Dog Treat | Homemade Dog Treat Recipes

By maria May 9, 2016Pet recipes, Pets, RecipesNo Comments

How did you spend your Mother's Day? This year's celebration included the newest addition to my family..my little one..a 3 month old rescue pup named Sweetie Bear..It was definitely love…