2017 - The Basic Art of Italian Cooking

Lasagna Porcini Tartufata (Lasagna with Porcini mushrooms and truffle oil)

By maria May 17, 2017Pasta, RecipesNo Comments

Thanks to all who came to Authentic Tuscan Cooking Dinner and Wine Pairing to celebrate the recipes in The Basic Art of Italian Cooking: DaVinci Style. I enjoyed meeting every…

Experience Tuscany | Join Me for an Authentic Tuscan Dinner and Wine Pairing

By maria May 9, 2017Events & Appearances, Special Occasions, WineNo Comments

Hope to see you at my Authentic Tuscan Cooking Event on May 12th at the Nordon Culinary Center in Langhorne Pennsylvania. The event includes an authentic Tuscan dinner with wine…

Tune In: ESPN Radio Interview Tonight | Tuscan Culinary Event Coming Soon

By maria May 1, 2017Celebrity Interviews, Events & AppearancesNo Comments

Listen to my interview on ESPN Radio on the Rob Maaddi Show tonight- Monday, May 1st at 8:40 PM. You can listen here http://610amsports.com/shows/rob-maaddi-show/ I will be speaking about my…

How to Make Easter Memories with Treccia con Limone (Braided Bread with Lemon)

By maria April 18, 2017Baking, Holidays, La Dolce Vita (Dessert Recipes), Recipes, Special Occasions2 Comments

7 Sights You Can't Miss in Ushuaia-Tierra Del Fuego

By maria April 18, 2017TravelNo Comments

THINGS TO DO IN USHUAIA - TIERRA DEL FUEGO When the first expeditionary arrived on these lands, they saw from the distance lots of flames getting out from the ground.…

Welcome Spring With a Colorful Easter Egg Bread | Pane di Pasqua All’uova

By maria April 11, 2017Baking, Holidays, Recipes, Spring RecipesNo Comments

copyright 2017 Maria Liberati/Art of Living, Prima Media,Inc. "No matter how long the winter, spring is sure to follow." Welcome..beautiful Spring...... While most children were awakened on Easter morning with…

A Tuscan Picnic | Cooking Classes and Events

By maria April 4, 2017Culinary Art, Events & Appearances, Pasta, RecipesNo Comments

Thanks to the attendees at my The Basic Art of a Tuscan Picnic Class at Bucks County Community College in Newtown, Pa this past weekend. As promised here are some…

Meet Me for a Tuscan Picnic Dinner and Wine Sampling Event

By maria March 24, 2017Events & AppearancesNo Comments

Get a free copy of The Basic Art of Italian Cooking:DaVinci Style if you are one of the first 25 to register. for this exclusive event! Join me on…

Dog Friendly Eggplant Parmigiana | Dinner with Dogs

By maria March 23, 2017Pet recipes, Pets, RecipesNo Comments

"My little dog-a heartbeat at my feet"..Edith Wharton Happy Puppy Day to all the pups out there..but especially my Sweetie Bear.. Adopt a pup if you can....they add so…

A Chef's Guide to Food Blogging

By maria March 20, 2017Caro Diario. (Dear diary...)No Comments

If you will be in the Newtown, PA area in March and April join me in one of my specialty classes I will be presenting at Bucks County Community College.…

Sunshine Salad with Limoneira Oranges and Fennel

By maria March 19, 2017RecipesNo Comments

"If the family were a fruit it would be an orange, a circle of sections, held together but separable-each segment distinct"...Letty Cottin Pogrebin (American Journalist) Oranges are my favorite way…

The Best BBQ: Smokey Bones… the Heat is On!

By maria March 17, 2017Restaurant RecommendationsNo Comments

Smokey Bones is a great restaurant to experience a 'smokin hot meal' and barbecue at its finest! They have lots and lots of choices.. award winning ribs and chicken and…

How To Say Thank You In Italian | Celebrating St. Joseph's Day with Zeppole

By maria March 15, 2017Holidays, Italian Culture, Italy, Recipes, Special OccasionsNo Comments

Grazie..is the Italian word for 'thank you'. Make it a point to say thank you, in any language, at least once a day to someone. My thank you's for today…

Torta Mimosa (Mimosa Torte) | the Perfect Treat to Celebrate International Women's Day

By maria March 8, 2017La Dolce Vita (Dessert Recipes), Recipes, Special OccasionsNo Comments

My favorite way to celebrate International Woman's Day is with a traditional Mimosa Cake.. ..the mimosa is the traditional flower associated with this day because the yellow of the mimosa…

Frittelle Di Mele to Celebrate Carnevale | Fried Apple Recipe and Mozart's Memories

By maria February 28, 2017Caro Diario. (Dear diary...), Holidays, Italian Culture, La Dolce Vita (Dessert Recipes), Recipes, Special OccasionsNo Comments

text copyright 2017 Maria Liberati/Art of Living, PrimaMedia,Inc Memories of a colorful Carnevale in Venice from Mozart in this Letter to his wife who was in Salzburg, at date of this letter from Venice Feb…

Civita di Bagnoregio: a Walk In the Clouds | Recipe for Coconut Cloud Dessert

By maria February 26, 2017Caro Diario. (Dear diary...), Italy, La Dolce Vita (Dessert Recipes), Recipes, TravelNo Comments

Valentine's Day Menu.

By maria February 17, 2017Holidays, Recipes, Special OccasionsNo Comments

Valentine's Day Recipe | Chocolate Pear Crostata… Innamorata!

By maria February 14, 2017Holidays, La Dolce Vita (Dessert Recipes), Recipes, Special OccasionsNo Comments

Innamorata.... I am in love with the sun ... it gives me warmth I am in love with the wind... it caresses me I am in love with life... it…

2 Delicious Ways to Use Apples This Winter | Apple Biscotti and Winter Fruit Macedonia

By maria February 10, 2017La Dolce Vita (Dessert Recipes), Recipes, Winter RecipesNo Comments

Travels in my Attic | Nostalgic Cioccolatini (Little Chocolates) Recipe

By maria January 19, 2017Caro Diario. (Dear diary...), La Dolce Vita (Dessert Recipes), RecipesNo Comments

Settimana bianca at Monte Bianco | Monte Bianco Dessert Recipe

By maria January 13, 2017Caro Diario. (Dear diary...), Italian Culture, La Dolce Vita (Dessert Recipes), RecipesNo Comments

The Allure of Moroccan Berber Rugs

By maria January 12, 2017Country Living, Home Improvement, Interior DesignNo Comments

People who spend a lot of time focusing on residential design may be familiar with the concept of the Beni Ourain rug at this point. If you're fond on all…