Ring in the New Year with my Cassola Cioccolata (Chocolate Cassola)
Copyright 2017 Art of Living, PrimaMedia, Inc/Maria Liberati "Tomorrow is the first blank page of a 365 page book. Write a good one!" Brad Paisley If you haven't…
The Differences Between Authentic Italian Food and American-Italian Food.
Editor: Annie Beurman copyright Art of Living, PrimaMedia,Inc. For those who love Italian food, it’s always a treat to pay a visit to the neighborhood Italian restaurant or pizzeria. However,…
New Year’s Eve Non-Alcoholic Tutti Frutti Cocktail
copyright 2017 Art of Living, PrimaMedia, Inc/Maria Liberati “Reality is an illusion created by a lack of alcohol.” — N.F. Simpson A cold winter’s day and a countdown to…
An Omelette or Frittata? What’s the Difference?
The question I hear most often is: What is the difference between an omelette and a frittata? The frittata is Italian in origin and the omelette in French..but an omelette…
Holidays in Red: Festive Apples, Cranberries, and Brachetto Recipe | Book Giveaway
Copyright Art of Living, PrimaMedia, Inc 2017/Maria Liberati 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…
Stories from the Heart | ft. Holiday Turdilli Recipe
Here is another heart warming story of food and cooking Italian with The Basic Art of Italian Cooking from one of our readers. And if you have a story to…
Wines for Your Holiday Table
Livernano… (www.livernano.it) a place in the heart of Chianti and Tuscany…no one does it better than Gudrun and Bob Cuillo at their 300+ acre farm /hamlet/resort/winery that produces award-winning wines…
Bruschetta Toscana|Seasonal Holiday Appetizers
The Holidays are almost here.. and in honor of my Gourmand World Award Winning Book The Basic Art of Italian Cooking: Holidays and Special Occasions-2nd edition ..... I wanted to…
Salmone in Acqua Pazza (Salmon in Crazy Water) ft. Kathie Lee Gifford and #GIFFTWines
Caro Diario... (Dear Diary)...It is always fun to be part of TASTE! Philly (held on Oct 13-15th at Valley Forge Casino) ..as one of the Celebrity Chefs I get to…
Event Review | Italian Rice Salad Recipe & Your Chance to Win a Gift Certificate
A weekend at TASTE! Philly food wine and spirits event at the Valley Forge Casino...filled with lots of good food, wine and spirits ..and Celebrity Chefs... Thanks to all who…
Orecchiette Pasta with Cauiflower & Pecorino
"Cauliflower is nothing but cabbage with a college education" Mark Twain This time of the year.. it seems that fresh cauliflower is everywhere!.… Take advantage of the fresh, local cauliflower…
How to Olive Guacamole..
copyright 2017 Art of Living, PrimaMedia, Inc/Maria Liberati One of my favorite snacks has become flat breads with dips and spread.. and my favorite spread is this Guacamole with an…
How To Make Authentic Italian Cornetti
Everyone is crazy for cornetto in Italy. When taken with a foamy cappuccino they wake up your taste buds and inspire a beautiful day! Visitors to Italy from all over…
Autumn's Best Apple Butter Recipe
copyright 2017 Art of Living, PrimaMedia, Inc/ Maria Liberati To quote Cezanne. “ I will astonish Paris with an apple” and astonish he did... Apple Butter is one of those…
Memories of Montepulciano | How To Make Pici Pasta Tuscan Style
copyright 2017 Art of Living, PrimaMedia, Inc/Maria Liberati “Refill the glass that is empty..empty the glass that is filled..never leave a glass filled..never leave a glass empty!” One of my…
Ode to the Tomato: a Bountiful Harvest of Summer 2017
Copyright 2017 Art of Living, Prima Media,Inc/Maria Liberati Besides the lazy, hazy feeling summer brings, my favorite memories of Summer are the fresh tomatoes that Mother Nature brings to…
Sushi Burrito | The Best of Food Fusions and Hybrid Cuisines
Guest Editor: Christina Joell copyright 2017 Art of Living, PrimaMedia Inc. A sushi burrito. The idea is intriguing, innovative and pretty creative. We could even say it’s cross-cultural. It takes…
The Gifted Great Sage: History's Most Magical Herb
Guest Editor: Christina Joell copyright 2017 Art of Living, Prima Media, Inc Sweet and savory – a flavor combination that is sought after by lots of people by lots of…
A Castell: Pyramids Made From People? | Travels in Catalonia, Spain
Guest Editor: Christina Joell Copyright 2017 Art of Living, PrimaMedia Inc Imagine you’re walking around a city. There are people to your left and to your right. Right…
Proscuitto-Wrapped Figs and a Venetian Mystery Tour
A Venetian Mystery Tour in Meals By Christine Evelyn Volker Sitting in Verona’s Piazza Brà, I fell in love. Not with a dashing Italian man, no, nor with…
Is Cava the New Champagne?
text copyright 2017 Art of Living, Prima Media, Inc/Maria Liberati Editor: Christina Joell "Too much of anything is bad, but too much of champagne is just right" Mark Twain Attention…
A Perfect Plum Crostata
copyright Art of Living, PrimaMedia,Inc 2017 Just wanted to first announce the opening of my store on ebay, you can now get copies of all of my books there at…
Basil: A History – Luck, Myths, and Legends
Copyright 2017 Maria Liberati/Art of Living, Prima Media,Inc. Editor: Christina Joell Basil – that makes Sunday 'sugo' so flavorful translates in Greek to mean “royal/kingly plant.” And this herb lives…
Oh La la Lavender…
copyright 2017 Art of Living, Prima Media, Inc/Maria Liberati Editor: Christina Joell Every morning upon rising I gaze out my front window at my lavender.... and welcome the new day..it…
Grilling Italian Style | Scampi Grigliata (Grilled Shrimp)
Grilling Italian Style copyright 2017 Art of Living, PrimaMedia,Inc/Maria Liberati Father's Day is here (Sunday) and Summer is just around the corner. The days are lasting longer, the beaches are…
The Past and Purpose of Paella | Everything You've Wanted To Know About Paella
Guest Editor: Christina Joell copyright 2017 Art of Living, PrimaMedia,Inc. Paella is an entrée that you can find in nearly all of Spain. In fact, the dish has branched out…
Este No Ese | How Spanish Cuisine Is Different from Mexican Cuisine
Copyright 2017 Art of Living,PrimaMedia, Inc/Maria Liberati Guest Blogger: Christina Joell Misconceptions of Traditional Spanish Cuisine As I sat in an upscale restaurant just below the mountain of Tibidabo in…
Why Homemade Noodles are Noticeably Better than Store-bought Dry Pasta | ft. Pasta Primavera Recipe
copyright 2017 Art of Living, Prima Media,Inc/Maria Liberati Guest Editor: Madigan Naylor Why does everyone make such a ‘big deal’ about homemade pasta? What is the difference, and why does…
How To Add Taste To Your Food With Stock and Bouillon
Do you know there is a remarkable difference between stock and bouillon? Many people dismiss the difference and consider these two a similar thing. It is only when you accidentally…
Fresh Fruit Crostata (Fruit Torte) Recipe
A table, a chair, a bowl of fruit and a violin; what else does a man need to be happy? Albert Einstein Fresh Fruit is edible art created by Mother…
