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Lentil Soup Recipe for a Prosperous New Year.

Posted by By maria December 29, 2018Posted inItalian Culture, Recipes, Seasonal Recipes, SoupsNo Comments
Copyright 2018 Art of Living, PrimaMedia,Inc/Maria Liberati In ‘il mio laboratorio’ (my laboratory) as I call my ' cucina'.... filled with ingredients for testing recipes for my upcoming books. For…
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From Rome to Abruzzo is a Moving Holiday Feast.

Posted by By maria December 17, 2018Posted inItaly, TravelNo Comments
copyright 2018 Maria Liberati/Art of Living, PrimaMedia,inc From the airport in Rome, on the way to Abruzzo is a delicious feast all along the way ,stopping for freshly baked cornetti…
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The Benefits of Buying Locally Grown Food…and Where to Find It.

Posted by By maria December 13, 2018Posted inFood Facts, Life HacksNo Comments
copyright 2018 Art of Living, Prima Media, Inc Guest Blogger: Lauren Keller If you haven't been living under a rock, you've probably read countless articles, posts, news stories urging you…
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A Chef's Secret To Make Any Simple Soup Extraordinary.

Posted by By maria December 4, 2018Posted inCooking TIps, Recipes, SoupsNo Comments
My solution to a cold winter night anywhere ..is a hot bowl of soup.  And what better excuse for making some fresh soup..  My secret ingredient to make a ho…
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Everything You've Ever Wanted To Know About Espresso.

Posted by By maria November 30, 2018Posted inCoffee, Food FactsNo Comments
copyright 2018 Art of Living, PrimaMedia,Inc Guest Editor Laura Keller For many of us, espresso is a near necessity. Whether it gets you up and going in the morning, pulls…
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How To Extend the Life of Your Produce.

Posted by By maria November 27, 2018Posted inCooking TIps, How To'sNo Comments
copyright 2018 Art of Living, PrimaMedia,Inc Editor:Lauren Keller It’s an age-old debate: will this produce keep longer in the fridge or on display in that lovely bowl on the counter?…
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Thanksgiving Dinner: a Domestic Opera.

Posted by By maria November 18, 2018Posted inCaro Diario. (Dear diary...)No Comments
copyright 2018 Art of Living, PrimaMedia, Inc/Maria Liberati When I remember Thanksgiving dinner with my grandparents. I can hear my grandmother's voice singing an Italian song from one of the…
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Why Italy is the Culinary Capital of the World?

Posted by By maria November 13, 2018Posted inFood Facts, Italian Culinary Tours, Italian Culture, ItalyNo Comments
Six of Europe’s Top 15 “foodie cities” as named by Eating Europe, were in Italy. The country is so famous for its fabulous cuisine few could argue that it isn’t…
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Storage Tips To Keep Your Food Fresh Longer.

Posted by By maria November 12, 2018Posted inCooking TIps, Life HacksNo Comments
copyright 2018 Art of Living, PrimaMedia,Inc Guest Blogger: Lauren Keller  There’s no feeling that compares to the letdown of scouring the fridge or pantry for a well-deserved treat or a…
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Risotto with Seafood and Peas: Your New Christmas Eve Meal Tradition.

Posted by By maria November 5, 2018Posted inChristmas, Holidays, Recipes, Winter Recipes2 Comments
copyright 2018 Art of Living, PrimaMedia,Inc Thanks to everyone who attended my Christmas Eve Dinner event at Bucks County Community College in Newtown, Pa... this past weekend..we had a blast…
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New Podcast: The Art of Simplicity.

Posted by By maria November 4, 2018Posted inPodcast Promotion, PodcastsNo Comments
Thanks to The Wisdom Coalition Podcast for interviewing me on my favorite topic The Art of Simplicity..I speak on this topic frequently..researching my book on Leonardo DaVinci inspired me to…
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A Hug in A Mug: How To Make Gran Cafe.

Posted by By maria October 25, 2018Posted inCoffee, Drink Recipes, RecipesNo Comments
copyright 2018 Art of Living, PrimaMedia,Inc/Maria Liberati Coffee..a morning without it is like ..sleep! “This coffee falls into your stomach, and straightway there is a general commotion. Ideas begin to…
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Thank You, L'Idea Magazine!

Posted by By maria October 18, 2018Posted inFeaturesNo Comments
Thanks L'Idea Magazine for the Feature http://lideamagazine.com/supermodel-celebrity-chef-successful-author-exclusive-interview-maria-liberati/
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Join Me at the Bucks County Free Library Author Expo.

Posted by By maria October 16, 2018Posted inEvents & AppearancesNo Comments
Excited to be part of the Bucks County Free  Library Author Expo at both the Bensalem Library on November 3rd from 1-3 PM Doylestown Library on November 10th from 1-3…
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Delicious Cranberry Sorbetto Recipe and A Night in Tuscany.

Posted by By maria October 15, 2018Posted inEvents & Appearances, La Dolce Vita (Dessert Recipes), RecipesNo Comments
copyright 2018 Art of Living,PrimaMedia,Inc   Cranberries are back. I have been patiently waiting for them...and these 'full of antioxidant' red berries can be used in so many ways.... to…
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Traditional Italian Gatto Recipe: Not Your Mom's Mashed Potatoes.

Posted by By maria October 6, 2018Posted inRecipesNo Comments
The morning air was chilly and fall like..it brought on a wish for a warm Gatto..One of my favorite dishes ….traditionally from Naples.. the dish was a joint creation of…
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Happy National Pasta Month!

Posted by By maria October 1, 2018Posted inFood Facts, History of Foods, Special OccasionsNo Comments
National Pasta Month (October) October is National Pasta Month. Celebrate with these tips and a recipe from Gourmand World Award Winning Chef Maria Liberati. Please feel free to use this…
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Behind the Nostalgia: Celebrating National Chocolate Milk Day.

Posted by By maria September 26, 2018Posted inFood Facts, History of Foods, Special OccasionsNo Comments
National Chocolate Milk Day (September 27) September 27th is National Chocolate Milk Day. Celebrate with these tips and a recipe from Gourmand World Award Winning Chef Maria Liberati. Please feel…
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Make Your Sunday Dinner Special with Fresh Tagliatelle Pasta.

Posted by By maria September 23, 2018Posted inPasta, RecipesNo Comments
Copyright 2018, Art of Living, PrimaMedia,Inc/Maria Liberati   In my quest to live the simple, but delicious life..I love to stay home and savor all the flavors in my kitchen..when…
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Oh, the Pastabilities! Happy (Belated) National Linguini Day!

Posted by By maria September 17, 2018Posted inFood Facts, History of Foods, Recipes, Special OccasionsNo Comments
 September 15th was National Linguini Day. Celebrate with these tips and a recipe from Gourmand World Award Winning Chef Maria Liberati. Please feel free to use this article as is.…
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Try One of My Favorite Dishes, Pici alla Briciole.

Posted by By maria September 14, 2018Posted inPasta, RecipesNo Comments
copyright 2018 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!” (Templan) One of my…
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Ask Me Anything Monday, Sept 10th.

Posted by By maria September 9, 2018Posted inEvents & AppearancesNo Comments
I am hosting an Ask Me Anything event on Monday, September 10th at 10PM EST Go here https://authorsama.amafeed.com/i-am-celebrity-chef-award-winning-author-serial-entrepreneur-maria-liberati-841931#c622629 you can post your questions even before then..hope to hear from you!
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Sunday in Rome..Zucchini Frittata Recipe

Posted by By maria August 24, 2018Posted inUncategorizedNo Comments
To know how to live is my trade and my art.. Michel de Montaigne copyright 2018 Art of Living, PrimaMedia, Inc/Maria Liberati A Sunday Walk to Circus Maximus Market Who…
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Celebrate Ferr'Agosto With These Homemade Strawberry Popsicles.

Posted by By maria August 15, 2018Posted inHolidays, Italian Culture, La Dolce Vita (Dessert Recipes), Recipes, Special OccasionsNo Comments
copyright 2018 Art of Living, PrimaMedia,Inc/Maria Liberati Ferr'Agosto is here and I can't think of a better way to spend it than making use of summer's harvest before it is…
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Say Hello to Summer with Risotto con Tartufo.

Posted by By maria August 8, 2018Posted inRecipes, Risotto, Summer RecipesNo Comments
Blink... and summer is gone! Summer is truly a time to celebrate the finest of the culinary arts. Don't let this summer get away without your own special celebration.  Culinary…
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Celebrating National Beer Lover's Day Like an Italian Chef (Beer Penne, and more!)

Posted by By maria August 6, 2018Posted inCooking TIps, Food Facts, History of FoodsNo Comments
September 7th is National Beer Lover’s Day. Celebrate with these tips and a recipe from Gourmand World Award Winning Chef Maria Liberati. Please feel free to use this article as…
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Plum Amaretti Muffins Will Be Your Favorite Summer Treat.

Posted by By maria August 5, 2018Posted inBaking, Recipes, Summer RecipesNo Comments
Spending my plum filled summer picking and preserving them!  They don't appear every year...so when they do I want to preserve that  memory of my summer..flavors of summer are my…
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Let's Talk About Banana Splits.

Posted by By maria July 27, 2018Posted inFood Facts, History of FoodsNo Comments
National Banana Split Day (August 25) Guest Blogger: Danasha Wise copyright 2018 Art of Living, PrimaMedia,, Inc August 25th is National Banana Split Day. Celebrate with these tips and a…
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Which of these Zucchini Recipes Will You Enjoy on National Zucchini Day?

Posted by By maria July 17, 2018Posted inFood Facts, History of Foods, Holidays, RecipesNo Comments
National Zucchini Day (August 8) August 8th is National Zucchini Day. Celebrate with these tips and a recipe from Gourmand World Award Winning Chef Maria Liberati. Please feel free to…
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Eataly… Lidia Bastianich… Great food…

Posted by By maria July 15, 2018Posted inCaro Diario. (Dear diary...), Events & AppearancesNo Comments
  If you can't go to Italy, the next best thing is a trip to Eataly. Thanks to Lidia Bastianich and Co and NIAF and Cavallieri Nick Caiazzo for inviting…
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Happy Holidays, Happy New Year 2022!

I want to wish you all and your families the Happiest and Healthiest New Year in 2022! Thank you all so much for joining me and helping me to make The Basic Art of Italian Cooking and The Maria Liberati Show a success! I can’t wait to share my next book (The Basic Art of Italian Cooking Diaries: Seasons) with you, it will release in late Spring/early Summer.

Lentil Soup Recipe for a Prosperous New Year.

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