Vacation in Paradise
Whenever I think of a vacation, the lyrics to the song by the 'go-go's "vacation is all I ever wanted, vacation have to get away" always come to mind. Traveling…
Software as a Service & Phase 2's Hosted Lotus Notes
SaaS is a new buzz term. In case you have been left behind SaaS means Software as a Service. The whole concept is really revolutionary especially for those of us…
Those Wild Etruscans!
copyright 2009, Maria Liberati Editor: Christa Gutzler The Etruscans were wild. Wildly mysterious, wildly artistic, and wildly efficient in their influence over Italian culture, the Etruscan civilization infiltrated the Umbrian…
Style Counts at Work Too!
What to wear what to wear... Notice how medical personnel have gotten pretty, well, stylish? Those fashionable print scrub jackets, yes that's right I said scrubs jackets! Colorful, even stylish…
Diamonds..Diamante..anyway you say it..
Spring is here, summer is soon approaching. What could be more romantic that a spring proposal or a summer proposal at a beautiful location-Paris, Rome, the beach, a beautiful spring…
Making Pesto
copyright 2009, Maria Liberati Plant and herb lovers will tell you that now is the perfect time to pick basil leaves. And chefs will tell you that they’re the…
Rossini, Cocktails and Spring Holidays
copyright 2009, Maria Liberati Editor: Erin Kuhns Easter Sunday is usually a never ending meal, like all holiday meals in Italy. This year in Abruzzo, still stunned by the earthquake…
How To Make Bouquet Garni…
copyright, 2009, Maria Liberati Editor: Erin Kuhns Do you ever contemplate the perfect combination for a bouquet of flowers? Simple sunflowers with a few sprigs of baby’s breath add a…
Happy Spring Holidays!
copyright, 2009, Maria Liberati Editor: Kate Hollinger Spring Holidays are tasty ones. Easter and Passover have so much tradition and history that they remind us of. The lovely spring…
Truffles, Risotto and a Villa in Umbria
Here is an excerpt of this month's newsletter. To read the full newsletter go to: http://tinyurl.com/df9rc5 Truffles and Meats: Two Staple Foods from Umbria copyright2009, Maria Liberati Editor: Christa…
Pizza..a Worldly Food..
copyright 2009, Maria Liberati Editor: Patrick Coyne Who doesn't love pizza? The American infatuation with pizza is a long, torrid affair that dates back to the first wave of Italian…
La Cucina..
The kitchen has now become the social point of many households. While once it was a place only to take meals and cook, it has now become a focal point…
Michelangelo, DaVinci: Food & Art & Life
copyright, 2009, Maria Liberati Editor: Patrick Coyne The Basic Art of Italian Cooking Food, Art, Life...all related topics, cooking is an art...the way we eat is an art, the way…
Local Produce=Sustainable Restaurants
The Slow Food trend is spreading and whether it is due to the economy or people just getting back to a 'back to basics approach'-it doesn't matter. It is a…
Lucky in Food & Style…..
copyright 2009, Maria Liberati My latest bestselling book gives a special thanks to my stylist for helping me develop and create my style throughout the years, however a review critic…
When Life Hands You Lemons-Make Limoncello!
Limoncello Editor: Kate Hollinger copyright, 2009, Maria Liberati If you’ve never had the pleasure of trying the Italian classic limoncello, you are missing out! Limoncello, a “digestivo” or…
Cappuccino, Macchiato, Latte, Americano…
copyright, 2009, Maria Liberati Editor: Patrick Coyne 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…
Sigaromanzia
Last weekend I did an onstage appearance at a large consumer trade show for cooking and foods. It was difficult to concentrate on what I was cooking...in the front row…
Holy Cannoli !!
Holy Cannoli! Editor: Kate Hollinger Copyright, 2009, Maria Liberati The Basic Art of Italian Cooking by Maria Liberati tm https://www.marialiberati.com/blog2 A cannoli, which is Sicilian for "little tube", is an ever-…
Indulgence in the Eternal City..
copyright, 2009, Maria Liberati It is amusing to sit and watch how people that are extremely cold warm up. Some will stare in disbelief at their reddened hands, almost frozen…
Olive Oil, Etruscans & Romans
copyright, 2009, Maria Liberati Editor: Kate Hollinger Umbrian olives have been known as the best olives in Italy since ancient Roman times. Even today, Umbrian olives are notorious for making…
Feb/March 2009 Newsletter
This month's newsletter is filled with articles and sweet treats for Carnevale in Venice, menu of the month, recipe of the month, Recipe Contest with La Cucina Italiana Magazine, Interview with Food…
Local Produce and Low Carbon Footprint
I am always touting the value of local produce and sometimes am not sure that eveyrone understands the reasoning behind it. Local produce is fresher tasting, it has not remained…
Feb/March 2009-Newsletter
This month's newsletter is filled with articles and sweet treats for Carnevale in Venice, menu of the month, recipe of the month, Recipe Contest with La Cucina Italiana Magazine, Interview with Food…
Tribute to the Oscars-Food & Film
copyright, 2009, Maria Liberati Editor: Patrick Coyne Each culture has traits regarding their dietary habits that are specific to the indigenous people and their regions. Italians are unique in that…
Cooking on A Budget (yes it is possible)
Tonight at Whole Foods Market in Philadelphia, I will prove that,yes you can cook from The Basic Art of Italian Cooking and stick to a budget. It is simple since…
Great Cooking is All About the Basics..
http://www.nj.com/homegarden/entertaining/index.ssf/2009/02/the_parsimonious_pantry_top_ch.html See you at book singing this evening at 6 PM and cooking class to follow at Whole Foods Market in Marlton, NJ, call store for info at 856-797-7215 Maria
Carnevale in Venice and Sweet Treats
I have been blogging about it for a few weeks in anticipation of this beautiful, colorful event. If you can't be there in Venice, you can watch...take a look at…
Valentine's Day, Risotto al Mare & Orvieto Classico
copyright 2009, Maria Liberati. The Basic Art of Italian Cooking Ahhh, it is getting closer to Valentine's Day. I can smell the roses and taste the chocolate. Don't forget the wine.…
Romantic Gelato…
copyright 2009, Maria Liberati, The Basic Art of Italian Cooking Editor-Kate Hollinger What’s richer, softer and more luscious than ice cream, and comes in any flavor you can imagine? Gelato of…
