A House is A Home..with lots of food of course!
copyright 2009, Maria Liberati No matter how big or small or elegant or simple, a house-- and that is any house- -from a villa to an apartment- is not…
Preparing lunch….
Preparing lunch here in The Basic Art of Italian Cooking kitchen today from locally grown tomatoes and peppers, testing out some recipes to use and preparing for a large group…
When the Ordinary Becomes the Extraordinary..
copyright 2009, Maria Liberati I have always thought of Italian cooking as just that; always making something ordinary into something extraordinary! Day-old bread becomes an elegant appetizer with just a…
Torte Amore Mio
Trying to stay cool in 100 degree weather, in the mountains of Abruzzo, no relief from the heat in sight. In The Basic Art of Italian Kitchen this morning, we…
Torta Rustica..a recipe for a delicious summer lunch..
Lunch (per my previous post today) was a treat for the taste buds and the recipe for the Torta Rustica-which literally means- rustic pie. A few tips on Torta Rustica-this…
Today's Souvenirs from Italy-Torte
Be on the lookout for two recipes from The Basic Art of Italian Kitchen here in Italy. Today was all about the Torte. We made a Torte Rustica which will…
Ciambellone Classico in the Mountains of Abruzzo
copyright 2009, Maria Liberati Dessert for yesterday's August 15th Holiday picnic was delicious and is as easy to make as it is to eat. Had the picnic at home in the…
Old World Charm & Ultra Modern Kitchen Design
Here in Italy, there is such a contrast between old world charm and the ultra modern in design and architecture. My dilemma in selecting design for a The Basic Art…
Happy August 15th!
copyright 2009, Maria Liberati Stopped for a picnic today in the mountains of Abruzzo, after all it is the 15th of August, the biggest summer Holiday in all of Europe.…
La Valigia di Sogni (part 2)
copyright 2009, Maria Liberati Suitcase not unpacked yet, filled still with lots of dreams to follow, will be back soon from the visit to Pescara and nearby towns. Found a beautiful…
Una Valigia Di Sogni..(A Suitcase Full of Dreams..and Food)
Off to Pescara and some oil tasting ,of course a vineyard visit and I will be hosting a special wine dinner as well, but taking 'una valigia di sogni' (suitcase…
Waiting for Rome…Cornetto..cappuccino…
copyright 2009, Maria Liberati Counting down the hours here at the airport till my first authentic cappuccino and cornetto, 13 hours and counting, after all is has been about 8…
Atlantic City Food & Wine Show
As promised here are photos from the Atlantic City Food and Wine Show.. held recently at Bally's Casino.. was a paradise for foodies....great wines and foods..and many tastings going on all…
August in Atlantic City…..
copyright 2009, Maria Liberati Thanks for all those that came to my appearance at the Atlantic City Food & Wine Show at Bally's Casino this weekend. More photos and recipes…
Fresh Lemons & the Perfumes of Summer!
copyright 2009, Maria Liberati Buying fresh fruit in the summer is one of my favorite things to do, the aromas of the freshly picked fruits are so hypnotic (especially if…
Pinot Grigio..in Oregon??
copyright 2009, Maria Liberati Pinot Gris, has delighted the lips of wine-lovers for centuries. Its origins can be traced back to Burgundy, France (where it is called…
A New Type of Calendar
What's the best way to keep your customers informed of upcoming events and specials? I found the perfect product online; it's really unique it is a dry erase calendar. You…
On The Road Again..Enjoying Local Produce.
copyright 2009, Maria Liberati From locally produced zucchini and plumcots to heirloom tomatoes, my trip to Annapolis ,Maryland down to Fairfax Virginia...was a delicious one. Traveling by car (in the…
Taste & Tour from Philly to Virginia
Tasting & Traveling my way from Philly to Fairfax, Virginia! Heirloom tomatoes in Maryland are great for salads, pannini and insalata caprese!! Peanuts in Virginia, great for crumbling for top…
A Tuscan State of Mind
copyright 2009, Maria Liberati Having a Tuscan Picnic, whether I am in Tuscany or anywhere, is one of my favorite things to do whether I am eating alone or with…
How to Serve Wine..
copyright 2009, Maria Liberati Tonight, I finished up one of my wine education and wine pairing events at one of my favorite vineyards. Something that no one seemed to have…
Spaghetti alla Carbonara-the President's Favorite Dish
copyright 2009, Maria Liberati It's recipe Tuesdays on twitter at http://twitter.com/Marialiberati so you can follow along there for recipes all through today. In The Basic Art of Italian Cooking Kitchen…
Sorbetto di Caffe for a Monday
copyright 2009, Maria Liberati Today is a coffee Monday! Even though I have heard that drinking hot coffee in the heat of summer keeps your body cool, you may want…
Eating is An Experience!
copyright 2009, Art of Living, PrimaMedia,Inc., Maria Liberati Today as I finished up a panel discussion at the Chestnut Hill Book Festival in Chestnut Hill, Pa on writing your own…
The G 8 Pizza-Mixing Food & Politics
Mixing Food and Politics Today, Thursday and Friday there is a G8 summit happening in Abruzzo, specifically in L'Aquila the city that suffered the powerful earthquake this past April. Word…
Grilling For Your Health
copyright 2009, Maria Liberati Done right, grilling can be one of the healthiest ways to cook. While there has been some talk in recent years associating grilling with cancer causing…
Flavors for the 4th….
Nothing epitomizes summer more than a picnic or barbecue on July 4th. Here's some healthy and fun ideas to make yours: For a healthy holiday dish for the grill this…
Cookies, Brownies & Tarts..oh my!!
For your summer picnics remember 'delicious and uncomplicated' easy cookies or brownies always make great desserts for your summerfest, easy to eat outside, portable and yummy. Paired with ice cream,…
Delicious not Complicated…
copyright 2009, Maria Liberati Summer should be filled with delicious, uncomplicated foods.... Although food always evokes some kind of memory, the warm beautiful summer sun that shone briefly today, took…
Look Outside For The Rainbow & Anginetti
copyright 2009, Maria Liberati Where did this message come from? All of a sudden in my e-mail inbox after a trying day; a well needed message to remind me to…
