Do You Speak the Language of Food?
copyright Art of Living, PrimaMedia,Inc./Maria Liberati I am always amazed at how some are’ simpatico’ with my sentiments about flavors and aromas and others just don’t get it. When I…
My Life in Food | Tuscan Panzanella and Spaghetti Carbonara
copyright 2012 Art of Living, PrimaMedia,inc/Maria LIberati Today was characterized by aromas and scents n the air..a Tuscan Panzanella salad followed by a spaghetti carbonara finally won over the pasta…
How To Get a New Car Without Going Broke
Pre-Owned Nissan Houston is an economical way to have a car. Economical on gas a Nissan can save you unnecessary costs. Also you can trust your used car salesman here.…
Voglia D'Uva | Grapes are Overflowing
copyright 2012 Art of Living, PrimaMedia,Inc/Maria Liberati The grapes are overflowing and soon wine will arrive for 2012..however..here is a dish to make use of the grapes and don’t forget…
Fresh Eggplant Timballo | Chiuso! The Beach House
Copyright 2012 Art of Living, PrimaMedia,Inc/Maria Liberati Chiuso! Chiuso! Chiuso! The words are uttered after each thing is turned off ..the gas, the electric, the doors locked... I heard…
Cornetti with Apricot Marmalade
Everyone is crazy for cornetto in Italy ,they wake you up and get you charged to start your day. But many Americans that have been fortunate enough to nibble on…
September in Italy | Venice Film Festival
Guest Blogger: Brianne Wetovick September in Italy is hopping with things to do and places to be. Whether you want to take in some sights, dive headlong into activities,…
My Life in Food | Spaghetti al Frutti Di Mare
copyright 2012 Art of Living, PrimaMedia, Inc/Maria Liberati Today was a perfect hot August day and lunch was just as perfect ,will be posting the recipes next week upon my…
My Life in Food | Fresh Vegetable Garlic Stew
Text and photos copyright 2012 Art of Living, PrimaMedia,Inc/Maria Liberati A day at the beach and then home to cook all the fresh produce I could find from a local…
Weddingstar | The Guiding Light for Planning Your Wedding
Wedding Decorations for today's couples can be traditional or not so traditional and even unique. Once every couple had to use the same old traditional décor for their special event.…
Ricotta Chocolate Turnovers
Yesterday felt like a Turnover kind of day..the ones that are filled with fresh ricotta and dark chocolate..a pinch of hot red pepper, cinnamon and sugar…a great supper for a…
A Marriage of Taste | The Gastronomy of Marriage
Book Review by Chris Manganaro Marriage is a part of life that we may not feel ready for even when it is right in front of us. There are so…
You Are What You Eat
"Tell me what you eat and I will tell you what you are" Anthelme Brillat-Savarin Those words come to me again and again..especailly in the little town where my family…
Cocoa Coffee Brownie Squares | End of Summer Dessert
“Write it on your heart that every day is the best day in the year” is a phrase once said by Ralph Waldo Emerson copyright 2012 Art of Living, PrimaMedia,Inc/…
Torta Rustica with Zucchini and Fresh Mint
“The world is like a little marsh filled with mint and white hawthorn”. Mary MacLane A warm summer day calls for easy, breezy type recipes..except for picking the fresh mint…
My Life in Food | Garlic From Sulmona
copyright 2012 Art of Living, PrimaMedia,Inc/Maria Liberati A trip to find some braided garlic from the best place for garlic..Sulmona best garlic for any recipes.
Pausing in Tagliacozzo | Family Origins
Sorry... but it had to be a lazy almost do nothing day..after all it was Augsut 15th,,the day that really means RELAX…my favorite way to spend it is a trip…
My Life In Food | Watermelon, the Perfect Ingredient
(photo credit: www.eventinfotoscana.it) “Watermelon, you eat ,you drink, you wash your face” quoted from opera singer Enrico Caruso Watermelons everywhere…August 15th means watermelon and grilling..it is the official start…
My Life In Food | Torta Rustica with Fresh Zucchini
copyright Art of Living, PrimaMedia,Inc/Maria Liberati Today is a torta rustica (or stuffed pizza) made with all this fresh zucchini… I need to do something with all this fresh zucchini…
Wine and Passion | Sergio Esposito
Guest Blogger: Chris Manganaro For some people, wine factors quite a bit into their daily lives, whether they sell it or drink it. It can be part of the daily…
The Sound of Sunshine
....that's the sound of sunshine coming down..." by Lorenzo Jovanotti That is the only way to explain this ultra uber sunny, day.. air is so clear that sounds seem…
Torta Al Formaggio | Meatless Puff Pastry Torte with Cheese
Torta Al Formaggio (Puff Pastry Torte with Cheese) from The Basic Art of Italian Cooking: Holidays & Special Occasions-2nd edition copyright 2012 Art of Living, PrimaMedia,Inc/Maria Liberati *1 packet Harmony…
Waiting for August 15th | Ferragosto
A recent visit with Pinocchio… e dolce far niente.. ( How sweet it is to do nothing) Waking up to a chorus of church bells on a lazy August…
Vancouver Renovations
It seems to be that time of year again to do home renovations,so it is the perfect time for Vancouver renovations. Maison d'etre is the perfect place to call for…
San Marzano Tomatoes | Gold of the Mediterranean
August is one of my favorite summer months for many reasons..and one of them is being able to have a never ending supply of San Marzano tomatoes…and never ending recipes…
Susine Sciroppate | Plums in Syrup
copyright 2012 Art of Living, PrimaMedia,Inc/ Maria Liberati Susine Sciroppate (Plums in Syrup) 4 pounds of fresh plums 1 .5 quarts of mineral water 4 cups sugar 1/4 cup amaretto…
My Life in Food | Series Coming Soon
copyright 2012 Art of LIving PrimaMedia inc/Maria Liberati My memories of today are in the quiet solitude of my country farm house and picking the plum trees ‘clean’…I thought I picked…
Stem Cell Culture
The use of stem cell culture is a hot topic right now, and though controversial have proved helpful in research for many diseases and maladies. However when a research lab…
T Cells
Stem cell cultures are widely used now but you need to find a reliable source . T cells aid in the research for cancer. But you must first find…
Sardinia | Italy's Favorite Island Getaway
Sardinia is a large island located in the middle of the Mediterranean sea, and the second largest island belonging to Italy after Sicily. There are statues on the island dating…
