My Love (Addiction) for the Jersey Blueberry
copyright 2009, Maria Liberati One of my favorite things about summer is being able to eat fresh blueberries from New Jersey... particularly South Jersey. But the season that you can…
An Ode to Picnics
copyright 2009, Maria Liberati Editor: Eliza Chute Who can have a bad day when the sun is shining, not a cloud in the sky? But better question is, who wants…
Recipes & Professional Cookware
Today was The Basic Art of Italian Cooking's first 'Recipe Tuesday' on twitter, posting only recipes as we were working on them and others in the test kitchen today. But,…
mmmmm Gelato!
copyright 2009, Maria Liberati Now that summer is here and (hopefully) warm weather is upon us, it's the perfect time for gelato. What's creamier than ice cream, and comes in…
Father's Day & Creating Special Memories
copyright 2009, Maria Liberati Editor: Erin Kuhns As the saying goes, the best way to a man's heart is through his stomach. Dad is no exception. With Father's Day around…
How to Make a Day Salty and Sweet
copyright 2009, Maria Liberati Life seems to be broken up into chapters that could be described in tastes--sweet, salty, bitter, think of all the experiences in your life that can…
Keeping the 'Fresh' in Fruits and Veggies
copyright 2009, Maria Liberati Editor: Erin Kuhn Preserving fruits and vegetables is a very useful way to get the most out of your garden, or that great deal from the…
The Art of Designing Your Home
Now that warm weather is here many are beginning construction or redesign projects on their homes. Did you know that you can now purchase home plans on the internet to…
Keep Your Cool in Arizona
If you are anywhere near Phoenix and Scottsdale, Arizona you are in for a hot two weeks or more. My friends there have been telling me how hot the weather…
Food for Thought & Tramezzini
"Hmm..." said the bank manager, "you sure go food shopping a lot?" "What do you mean? " I said. "Well when you had us research the check for your phone…
Have a Kitchen Party!
copyright 2009, Maria Liberati Editor: Erin Kuhns Dinner parties are notorious for beginning or ending in the kitchen. There is something appealing and inviting about what is perhaps the most…
The Basic Art of Italian Cooking June/July 2009
trademark of Art of Living, PrimaMedia,Inc. All articles and copy are copyright 2009, Art of Living, PrimaMedia,Inc. June/July 2009 issue CONTENTS Quote of the Month Editorial 100 Mile Pizza Featured…
Bethesda & Bella Italia
Bella Italia store in Bethesda Row -sure was just as the name described. I enjoyed meeting many of you there on May 15th and 16th but for those of you that…
Balsamic Vinegar -Made in the USA
copyright 2009, Maria Liberati In Italy whatever you do must always be beautiful, the way you eat, the things you eat and so on. In keeping along those lines, I…
Fresh Watermelon, Strawberries & Memorial Day
copyright 2009, Maria Liberati A Happy Memorial Day weekend! Does this mean summer is finally here? It must be summer, I got to purchase my first baby watermelon yesterday and…
A Tale of Grappa..
Copyright 2009, Maria Liberati Editor: Kate Hollinger Grappa, a native Italian drink not for the faint of heart, is not as popular as the wines of Italy but just as…
Finding Supplies for Your New Restaurant
Opening your own restaurant is definitely no small undertaking, so many things to do from finding a great location and financing to finding supplies perfect for your new business. It…
Top 10 Tips For Growing Terrific Tomatoes
copyright 2009, Maria Liberati Editor: Erin Kuhns Who doesn’t love the sweet richness of a freshly picked tomato? Whether they’re small red cherries, yellow pear tomatoes or the “Big Beef”…
Fly Free to Telluride, Colorado
Have a group of 3 friends??..well now's the time to check out Telluride Colorado and their 4th person flies for free promotion. Telluride is busy in the summertime with many…
Restaurant iD..
Today's restaurant needs to have great food but also establish an identity. Going after a corporate identity on a small business budget is now possible,stylish functional, professional and all on…
Farfalle..the Stylish Pasta
copyright 2009, Maria Liberati Farfalle pasta (or bow tie pasta) always seemed more stylish and elegant to me than spaghetti or penne. Maybe it's the fact that they look like…
A Girl Can Never Have Too Many Pots & Pans…
It's quite embarrassing but my shoe addiction seems to be have been taken over by my addiction for pots and pans. They have become so 'stylish' now and I have…
Bruschetta for Mother's Day Brunch
copyright 2009, Maria Liberati Mother's Day is celebrated all around the world and some celebrate the day more simply than others. Find meaning in small beautiful gestures, preparing a special…
Style or Functionality…
Your car says as much about your style as your food. But, how do you choose your car, by ratings, by color, make, model? The Toyota Camry now has a…
Wine Pairing Made Easy
Have you ever thought of hosting your own wine pairing event in your own home? You can invite an expert to lead or invite friends over and pair up your…
White Wines Perfect for Spring Meals
copyright 2009, Maria Liberati A special thank you to everyone that braved the rain on Sunday and came to my appearance at the Great Grapes Event in Annapolis Maryland on…
Thinking of A Picnic in Tuscany
copyright 2009, Maria Liberati A Picnic can be defined as a family tradition, holiday gathering, or a romantic expression. There is a sense of intimacy and comfort in this…
Time to Harvest the Fiddleheads….
Copyright 2009, Maria Liberati Editor: Erin Kuhn Spring is a time for renewal, fresh air and growth. Watching the trees bloom and tulips blossom stirs excitement in people after a…
My Blackberry Garden & Freezer Jams
copyright 2009, Art of Living, PrimaMedia, Inc Editor: Erin Kuhns Fresh and local berries (not those that have traveled hundreds of miles to get to the table) are coming now that…
Travel on a Much Neeeded Vacation
Don't let the bleak economy get you down. Most want to hide under the comfort of their covers. But, Breezes Resorts makes it possible for you to travel on a…
