Italian Cuisine..not just pizza and pasta…
Italian Cuisine When thinking about Italian cuisine, most people think about pasta, and pizza, pizza, pizza... but potatoes, tomatoes, bell peppers, and maize, introduced in the 18th century, are often…
The Italian Cookie
If ever there were an Italian dessert that works both as a gift for oneself and others, it is the pizzelle. The breakable deliciousness that comes with every bite is…
Halloween Traditions…Cauldrons, Cuisines, & Carnevale
copyright, 2009, Maria Liberati One of the most engaging holidays of the season, Halloween, has been carving out ghoulish jack-o-lanterns and the likes of trick-or-treaters for centuries.…
Sicily's Beautiful Temples
copyright 2009, Art of Living, PrimaMedia, Inc Editor: Marsha Baum Sicily, which is the largest island in the Mediterranean Sea, has a history dating back to the Greek and Phenician…
Christmas Around the Corner
By: Elsa Brown It’s October, and you know what that means: Halloween decorations are everywhere. But while Halloween marks the beginning of fall for some, it also marks the impending…
Much needed 'Amalfi' Therapy..
copyright, 2009, art of living, PrimaMedia, Inc; Maria Liberati Editor: Marsha Baum On a dreary, rather chilly day on the East Coast my therapy is to think about the colorful…
Make Your Own Flavor Combinations
copyright 2009, Maria Liberati Whether fresh or dried, herbs and spices are the essence of life—particularly life in the kitchen! Fresh dill complements any salad; and what is tomato sauce without…
Shopping for Appliances Online
By: Elsa Brown We often hear that in order to get the best deals, you have to shop online. But once you log on, the options can be overwhelming. How…
Anginetti-Italian Comfort Food
copyright 2009, Maria Liberati These cookies are one of my favorite, sort of like an Italian style comfort food. I can remember having these after school with a glass of…
Crazy for Pizza
copyright 2009, Maria Liberati A passion for pizza, what's all this talk about great pizza! David Letterman decided to take Madonna to the restaurant next door to his studio for…
As You Ponder Your Next Cappuccino…
copyright 2009, Art of Living, PrimaMedia,Inc Here's a familiar scenario: It's 7 AM on a Tuesday and you're making that daily commute when you decide to stop off for a…
Brodetto & Verdicchio from Ancona
copyright 2009, Maria Liberati Following up to my posting about that wine fron the Le Marche region of Italy and the province of Ancona..here is another wine from that region..it…
Il Lacrima and a 'Little Prince'
copyright 2009, art of living, PrimaMedia, Inc by Maria Liberati My recent trek to the region of Ancona in the province of Le Marche led to the discovery of a…
A Lazy Weekend and A Special Casserole
copyright 2009, Maria Liberati A lazy or (should I say) relaxing weekend often reminds me of my weekends in Italy in the city or the mountains. Although in the city…
Lifestyle and Your Car…
Editor: Christa Gutzler Feeling the desire to bypass the car salesman on your quest for a new vehicle? And not just a machine that gets you from point A…
Fall..Pumpkins and Exciting Culinary Events!
copyright 2009, Maria Liberati Fall is here, or almost and there are so many appearances coming up. Just wanted to let you know about some exciting events and happenings, hope…
Pasta with Tuna in the City
copyright 2009, Maria Liberati A day in the city. Rome, that is...always makes me hungry, and hungry enough for a plate of pasta with tuna and a tomato sauce. Best…
Frittata with Mint
copyright 2009, Maria Liberati This frittata is one of my favorites and is so simple made up only of a few ingredients..not the least important is the fresh mint to…
Fresh Mint, Rosemary & A House in the Country
copyright 2009, Maria Liberati A morning of mentuccia (mint) and rosmarino (rosemary), a day in the country. One last day at the country house before fall really sets in, the…
Spaghetti alla Pescatore & Labor Day
Spaghetti al Pescatore will be on schedule tomorrow in The Basic Art of Italian Cooking kitchen tomorrow. I know it's Labor Day back in the States and most are planning…
Keeping up with TV…
Always having to keep up with the latest cooking shows and news from all over the world I have had to choose the least complicated way to get the most…
Pizza & Poetry…
copyright 2009, Art of Living, PrimaMedia, Inc Someone once said that 'poetry is made up of memories and the act of recalling a special moment and without remembering or the…
Fresh Ricotta Cheesecake & a Picnic
The Basic Art of Italian Cooking kitchen here in Italy was busy with many recipes today, although still hot, hot, hot and no desire to use an oven or a…
Settembrini and September
copyright 2009, art of living, PrimaMedia,Inc September is now the month of the 'Settembrini' when everything has a September feel to it. The air now has a gentler heat…
A Dinner in Three Acts..
A dinner of freshly prepared seafood and linguine is always on the menu when I am at the beach and this weekend was no exception. Eating grilled fish and pasta…
September on the Beach & Pasta al Forno
copyright 2009, Maria Liberati As we approach September everything here becomes known as 'settembrini' (loosely translated to mean 'septemberish'): The figs that are ripening now are smaller than the ones…
Fresh Peppers & Grape Tomatoes & Vibrant Colors
copyright 2009, Maria Liberati The peppers are so vibrant in colors, I guess they don't want to be overshadowed by the vivid beauty of the Italian summer sun. A visit…
Watermelon..Il Sole Mio & Hot August Nights
copyright 2009, Maria Liberati Last night ended with the best refresher of all; a slice of locally produced watermelon. Not a fan of air conditioning and at home there is…
Linguine with Fresh, Local Tomatoes
Copyright 2009, Maria Liberati Aug/Sept 2009 issue of The Basic Art of Italian Cooking by Maria Liberati ezine now ready at http://tinyurl.com/pfo8xb Here is a recipe being prepared, as…
A Day with Moses & Michelangelo
Copyright 2009, Maria Liberati Sundays in Rome always turn into special days, and this weekend was no exception. A trip there for an event on Saturday for my latest book…
