Culinary Depot | How To Find Affordable Restaurant Equipment
My favorite part of putting a restaurant or eating establishment together is choosing all the things that go inside from the décor to the equipment. But, at the same time…
Sentimental Keepsakes From Your Wedding
Wedding cake toppers can set the whole theme of your eventful day. All eyes are usually fixed on the cake and the topper as soon as it arrives. The toppers…
A Night with Toscanini | Vegetarian Timballo Recipe
(photo credits: www.terremarsicani.it) Under the stars, a midsummer night..with music of Toscanini, and a late dinner eaten al fresco in the warm summer breezes seemed to caress our faces…
Summer Plum Pudding | Fresh Summer Memories
copyright 2012 Art of Living, PrimaMedia,Inc/Maria Liberati Summers in the mountains of Abruzzo…days that are centered around food…. waking up early to get the best choice of fresh parsley, peppers…
Things To Consider When Picking Wedding Cake Toppers
The perfect way to top the perfect wedding cake is to choose wedding cake toppers that are unique to the couple. If you really want your guests to know something…
Trastevere | Traveling Italy Like a Local
Seeing the real Italy requires a bit of researching and finding the untouched places here….Trastevere is one of my favorite neighborhoods in Rome..not in many tourist guides but certainly not…
I Eat … Therefore … I Am | Life of the Gastro-Existentialist
copyright Art of Living, PrimaMedia,Inc 2012/Maria Liberati Oodles of years ago when studying French literature I discovered the European existentialists and the philosophy behind Existentialism..however in Italy I feel like…
Missed You, Atlantic City
First a heartfelt apology to those of you who were expecting me at Atlantic City Gourmet Food and Wine Show this weekend. Unfortunately, my car decided not to go in…
Vegetarian Polpettone (Italian Style Meatloaf) | Comfort Food
One of my favorite comfort foods is meatloaf. It is a traditional American dish that tends to be bland. But I grew up in an Italian household where nothing was…
Get Set for Swimsuit Season With These 3 Diets
With swimsuit season upon us,everyone turns their thoughts to dieting after a long winter season. But which diet to follow is certainly the question since there are so many out…
What To Do In Italy This Summer
copyright 2012 Art of Living,PrimaMedia,Inc/Maria Liberati Editor: Brianne Wetovick The opening ceremonies for the 2012 Olympic Games are only about a week away now, and excitement is growing. But if…
An Italian Journey to the Heart of Italy | Reviewing James Shaw
Editor: Chris Manganaro copyright 20012 Art of Living, PrimaMedia,Inc It is not uncommon to have a love affair with Italy. Simply looking at books or movies will reveal that there…
Stock Your Kitchen | Contest and Giveaway
Thanks to Glamorosi for posting a great contest, win a copy of the Gourmand World Award Winning Book The Basic Art of Italian Cooking: Holidays & Special Occasions-2nd edition..go…
Waikiki Hotels | Where to Stay in Oahu
It's no wonder that the beautiful paradise of Waikiki Hawaii on the island of Oahu used to be the vacation retreat of choice for kingdom royalty in the 1800's and…
Cook With Maria Contest | Win The Basic Art of Pasta
Do you love to cook? Are you up to the Challenge? The Basic Art of Italian Cooking by Maria Liberati tm is giving subscribers the chance to Cook With Maria…
Starved for Culture | Shakespeare's The Tempest and Dreamy Ricotta Pudding
(photo credits: The Morning Call) Copyright 2012 Art of Living,PrimaMedia,Inc/Maria Liberati Brightened up my weekend yesterday by catching a spectacular performance of Shakespeare’s The Tempest at the Pennsylvania Shakespeare…
Beyond the Pasta | Italy in the Eyes of a Stranger
Guest Blogger: Chris Manganaro What is Italy? It differs for everyone just like anything else in the world. Every place you go has different sides to it. We can't see…
How To Make Paella Inspired By Pablo Picasso
Guest Post by Madigan Naylor Many people the world over consider Pablo Picasso to be one of the best artists of all time. Even though he was Spanish, few…
Mrs. Lovett's Ricotta Pie | Sweeney Todd Inspired Dessert
Somehow I will never think of pies in the same way or at least British style meat pies….after seeing the production of Sweeney Todd with the incredible voice of William…
Crostata di Frutta | Three Summer Friends: Crostata, Bavarese, Panna Cotta..Yum!
Guest Blogger: Brianne Wetovick Summer is here! The longest day of the year came and went and no we can really say that summer is upon us! Gardens and flowers…
Tomatoland | Everything You Wanted To Know About Tomatoes
Guest Blogger: Chris Manganaro copyright: 2012 art of living, PrimaMedia,Inc All things have to begin somewhere. Every food we eat goes through its own personal journey which differs quite a…
Thank You For Attending | Celebrity Chef Dinner at Davio's
Thanks so much to everyone that came to Davio’s restaurant last night and enjoyed a Christmas Eve in June (sort of multi-course )meal. recipes were derived from The Basic Art…
4 Refreshing Italian Drinks To Kick Off Summer
Guest Blogger: Brianne Wetovick copyright 2012 Art of Living,PrimaMedia,Inc The unofficial start to summer has come and gone. With it brought longer days, hotter weather, and maybe a more adventurous…
June Celebrations | Peach Torte
(Photo Credit: http://www.siliconvalleyandbeyond.com) Memorial Day has come and gone and the unofficial start to summer is here in the USA, Italy celebrates their independence holiday in the summer. Festa della…
An Ode to Homemade Noodles | Spaghetti Primavera
Guest Blogger: Madigan Naylor copyright 2012 Art of Living, PrimaMedia, Inc. Why does everyone make such a ‘big deal’ about homemade pasta? What is the difference, and why does everyone…
Blood, Bones, & Butter | A Book of Delicious Words
Guest Editor: Chris Manganaro copyright 2012 Art of Living, PrimaMedia,Inc. Food is unavoidable. It is in your face. It is likely that there is not a day that goes by…
Sleek Modern Stainless Steel | Kitchen Upgrades with Blomus
A kitchen shining with stainless steel is such a beautiful site. Blomus stainless steel adds such a polished look to any kitchen. Imagine waking up to breakfast in your kitchen…
Watching the Pot Boil Reviewing Pot on the Fire
Thanks to Chris Manganaro for sharing a book review with our readers. If you have a review you would like to share email : info@marialiberati.com copyright 2012 Art of Living,…
How To Live Like a Local in Rome and Rome City Apartment Rentals
Rome city apartments specializes in short term apartment rentals in the city of Rome. The company offers a wide variety of apartments, from studio apartments to 3 bedroom penthouses with…
From Lazio to Piedmont: The Regions of Italy | Rotolo di Fritatta (Frittata Roll Ups)
copyright 2012 Art of Living, PrimaMedia,Inc/Maria Liberati Guest Blogger: Madigan Naylor Even though the country of Italy is about the size of the state of Arizona, it is home to…
