Torta Di Pere (Dark Chocolate Pear Torte) | Innamorata
Innamorata copyright, 2010, Maria Liberati I am in love with the sun ... it gives me warmth I am in love with the wind... it caresses me I am in…
Caffe Principessa (Princess Coffee) Cocktail | How To Celebrate the Roman Festival of Terminalia
February 23rd marks the Roman festival- Terminalia- celebrated in honor of the God Terminus, who presided over property/land boundaries. February 23rd also happened to be the last day of the…
Rossini Cocktail Perfect for Valentines' Day | Travels in Terni and the History of St. Valentine
Join my Valentine’s day Webinar at www.Bigmarker.com, webinar is scheduled for Friday, February 14th at 2 PM EST-see you then! I claim there ain't Another Saint As great as…
Lasagne alla Melanzane (Eggplant Lasagna) | Why Love Is The Best Ingredient
copyright 2014 Maria Liberati/Art of Living,PrimaMedia,Inc. "A torta (cake) made with love always bakes perfect and delicious!”.. one of our dinner guests recounted how she made a cake for her…
Join Maria Liberati's Lifestyle Community at BigMarker.com
Become one of Maria's VIP Guests as she invites you into her Italian and American kitchens. You've been invited to join the Maria Liberati's Lifestyle community. You'll have exclusive access…
How to Sunday Dinner! How Things Change, How They Stay the Same
copyright 2014 Maria Liberati/Art of Living, PrimaMedia,Inc A house is at its’ most beautiful when filled with guests ..today’s Sunday dinner, with a house full of people reminded me of the…
Monte Bianco and a Long Lost Schiacciapatate
copyright 2014 Maria Liberati/Art of Living,PrimaMedia,Inc (photo from it.wikipedia.org) …beginning to look forward to Spring… but some winter experiences still to be had…… The things that are expected…
Buona La Befana and Quite a Royal Torte | Torta Principe Eugenio (Prince Eugenio’s Cake)
copyright 2014 Maria Liberati/Art of Living, PrimaMedia, Inc. La Befana is here or as tradition goes she did 'fly in on her broomstick’ sometime before dawn this morning, the…
Minestra di Farro | Soup Warms the Soul
Only the pure in heart can make a good soup Ludwig Von Beethoven copyright 2014 Art of Living, PrimaMedia,Inc/Maria Liberati Warm and steaming hot are my 2 favorite ways…
From Venice to Vienna | Celebrating The New Year with Food and Music
Text copyright 2014 Maria Liberati/Art of Living, PrimaMedia,Inc A relaxing New Year Celebration as I like it..filled with music and food ..food and music… in the kitchen on TV -the…
Cassola Cioccolata (Chocolate Cassola) | Seneca's Ancient Roman Philosophy
copyright 2013 Maria Liberati/Art of Living, PrimaMedia,In “I am like a book, with pages that have stuck together for want of use. My mind needs unpacking and the truth stored…
Santo Stefano, Christmas Leftovers, and Nativity Scenes
And the week continues on as one long Festa..today is Santo Stefano ( Saint Stephen).. this day has been a national Holiday here in Italy since 1946. But this…
Dining the Distance from Rome to Abruzzo | Italian Christmas Market
copyright 2013 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…
Tips for Your Holiday Table | How To Make Holiday Table Settings
Holidays are meant for sumptuous feasts and food is the star of your events! But table settings and décor are almost as important…here are some products for your Holiday Table..(they…
2 Great Holiday Gifts Under $15 | Holiday Gift Guide 2013
For the last 3 months .. The Basic Art of Italian Cooking by Maria Liberati tm has been reviewing and savoring many products in many categories…and we would like to…
Festive Apples, Cranberries and Brachetto | Holiday Variations in Red
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 here's one of my favorite easy Holiday…
Happy Birthday Maria Callas!
"Cooking is like creating. We must do everything the best way possible, plus more... That is the strongest reason for anything." Maria Callas A tribute post for a great…
Giotto and the Art of a Pumpkin Cake | Torta Alla Zucca
copyright 2-13 Maria Liberati/Art of Living, PrimaMedia,Inc Take pleasure in your dreams, relish your principles and drape your purest feelings on the heart of a precious lover” Giotto A beautiful…
How To Give Your Holiday Table Decor an Italian Twist
copyright 2013 Art of Living,PrimaMedia, Inc./Maria Liberati Thanksgiving is one of those Holidays of the year when food is the 'star' of the event. So don't forget to decorate your…
Cream of Pumpkin Soup | In Search of Matisse' Green Pumpkin
It’s autumn! Just in case you haven’t noticed the chill in the air..and a bowl of warm soup make a wonderful dinner companion on a brisk Fall evening. Inspired by…
Mostarda From Cremona | Upcoming Event in PA
copyright Art of Living,PrimaMedia,Inc 2013/Maria Liberati I have been likening my Professional chef board to that of a Stradivarius violin… Antonio Stradivari was so passionate about his violins that he…
3 Haunted Destinations in Italy | Celebrating Halloween with Dark Chocolate Pumpkin Cake
I love Holidays that give us an excuse to create a dessert for the occasion and Halloween is one of those days..healthy delicious pumpkin is a seasonal ingredient and makes…
Orecchiette Pasta with Cauliflower and Pecorino | Healthy and Delicious
“Cauliflower is nothing but cabbage with a college education” Mark Twain A special thanks to everyone that stopped by to see my onstage appearance at the Philly Gourmet Food and…
Anginetti Cookies | Italian Comfort Food
“Nothing would be more tiresome than eating and drinking if God had not made them a pleasure as well as a necessity”. ~Voltaire copyright 2013 Art of Living,PrimaMedia,Inc/Maria…
Healthy Halloween Pumpkin Muffins
copyright 2013 Art of Living, PrimaMedia,Inc/Maria Liberati As an unknown author once said..”Eat, Drink and Be Scary”! Although Halloween is not one of my favorite Holidays ,I look…
A Pane Cotto | Flavors of Autumn
There is a harmony In autumn, and a luster in its sky... ~Percy Bysshe Shelley copyright 2013 Maria Liberati,Art of Living,PrimaMedia,Inc. One day of the week was always reserved…
Autumn Risotto with Gorgonzola | My Sunny Fall Day at the Farmers Market
“Delicious autumn! My very soul is wedded to it, and if I were a bird I would fly about the earth seeking the successive autumns”. - George Eliot I…
The Evolution of Italian Cuisine | Bruschetta Filanti Recipe
copyright 2013 Maria Liberati/Art of Living, PrimaMedia,Inc When thinking of Italian cuisine, most assume it is all about spaghetti, meatballs and pizza, ... but potatoes, tomatoes, bell peppers, and maize,…
Homemade Herbed Salt | How to Use Herbs Like an Italian Chef
copyright 2013 Maria Liberati/Art of Living, PrimaMedia,Inc. If variety is the spice of life…I had a' spicy' 4 days in Seattle Washington.... there for appearances at Festa Italiana and …
How To Save Money On Halloween Candy
There are all kinds of wonderful excuses for stocking up on Halloween candy. The best reason for buying more than you anticipate needing is that you can keep some of…
