Fast Facts: Freezer Jams
Copyright 2015 Art of Living, PrimaMedia,Inc/Maria Liberati Few pleasures compare to sinking your teeth into a slice of fresh, succulent fruit. Whether you are one of the many berry lovers…
Cresciondo of Spoleto | The 4 Popular Cresciondo Recipes
La Crescionda Di Spoleto text copyright 2015 Art of Living, PrimaMedia,Inc/Maria Liberati Is a typical dessert of Spoleto, well known, especially in the Region of Umbria and is a characteristic sweet served…
Spinach and Shrimp Turnovers | The Culture of Antipasto in Italy
The Before Meal Dish By Shantae Taylor Restaurants are experts at knowing how to stimulate a person's appetite by having small servings of food before the meal. In America, we call…
Dark Chocolate Coffee Cream Frost Cocktail Recipe
copyright 2015 Art of Living,PrimaMedia,Inc/Maria Liberati Hope you can join me on March 12th at Delaware Valley College, Doylestown, Pa.. for a Tuscan Feast Celebrating the foodie life of Leonardo DaVinci! Spaces…
The Works of DaVinci | Risotto with Porcini Tartufata
Edited by Shantae Taylor While most Americans recognize April 15th as official Tax Day, it also happens to be the birthday of one of the world’s greatest minds as well…
Highlights of Venice | The City of Water and Carnevale
Venice – The City of Water editor Shantae Taylor copyright 2015 Art of LIving, PrimaMedia,Inc. Venice is like eating an entire box of chocolate liqueurs in one go. - Truman…
The Origin of Pizza
Editor Shantae Taylor Are there any Pizza lovers out there? “I like pizza, if I could eat anything, I would take pasta carbonara, I would put it inside the pizza,…
Raspberry Frullato Elixir | Drinks with Raspberries
Non- Alcoholic Elixir with a Raspberry Twist By Shantae Taylor copyright 2015 Art of Living, PrimaMedia,Inc Have you ever had a healthy, non-alcoholic cocktail? Well there is a thing such…
The Cucumber and Basil Cocktail | Perfect Long Drink for Your Superbowl Party
copyright 2015 Art of Living, PrimaMedia,inc/Maria Liberati The Long Drink... When planning a get together or party my go-to beverage of choice besides wine is…
Gluten Free (GF) Polenta Timballo
Today’s lunch will be a timballo made of polenta, spinach, mozzarella, parmigiana, sun dried tomatoes..keeping in with my leftover theme..and combining ingredients that are leftover or may soon expire to…
Travel with Me to St Valentine's Town | Italian Culinary Tour
There are still a few spots open to join me on this week long unique culinary Tour to Terni, Italy- the town of St Valentine where the Holiday of Valentine’s…
Maria Liberati's Italian Culinary Tour | Celebrate St. Valentine's Day In Italy With Me
Saint Valentine’s Day all began because of a bishop known as Saint Valentine in the town of Terni, Umbria who faced persecution and death because he married young lovers…
Flavors Make the Best Souvenirs-Recipe Using Leftover Torrone
copyright 2014 Art of Living, PrimaMedia,Inc/Maria Liberati I am collecting souvenirs of the winter months here in the mountains of Abruzzo, Italy….souvenirs of the heart,mind and taste… flavors are my…
Words are Food For the Soul | The Danish Word Hygge
copyright 2014 Art of Living, PrimaMedia,Inc/Maria Liberati Words are food for the soul..and serving up my new favorite word for today.. HYGGE it is a Danish word..it signifies the sentiments…
History and Uses of the Moringa Oleifera Plant
Guest Post: Edrick Hypolite Moringa Oleifera is the commonly grown species of the bigger genus known as Moringa in English. It is also common to hear it being…
2 Italian Cuisine Night of the Seven Fishes Recipes | A Christmas State of Mind
Christmas is a state of mind….and it doesn’t matter how you choose to celebrate ... but here’s hoping you get to celebrate in some way by just relaxing with great…
Artisan Castagnaccio | Cooking for Christmas
A Castagnaccio for my Christmas Holiday Table. Thanks to Chestnut Hill Tree Farms for providing the chestnut flour..a not so easy to find product and this interesting recipe is a…
Leftover Recipe Contest Nominees | Fruit Pudding and Pasta Frittata
It's not leftovers that are wasteful, but those who either don't know what to do with them or can't be bothered. Julian Baggini copyright 2014 Art of Living,PrimaMedia,Inc/Maria Liberati…
7 London Destinations You Have To See
My fascination with London began the first time I saw the award winning film My Fair Lady. I had dreamed about seeing this regal city for as long as I…
Apple Pie Italiana Recipe | Leftover Recipe Contest and Gift Basket Giveaway
My first time spending Thanksgiving in NYC..a la Italiana..we will be spending Thanksgiving with friends from Italy..so it will be an Italian flavored Thanksgiving complete with an apple pie made…
11 Tips for Perfectly Decorated Cocktails
copyright 2014 Maria Liberati.Art of Living, PrimaMedia,Inc. The Holiday season is soon approaching.. and cocktails are a great ‘get together’ beverage..what better way to relax the palate then to…
Zuppa Toscana con Farro (Hot Tuscan Soup) | Hearty Bean Soup for Cold Blustery Days
copyright 2014 Maria Liberati/Art of Living, PrimaMedia,Inc Today was the first blustery windy day of the season, a day that made me long for some Tuscan bean soup ..and…
The Pleasures and Pains of Coffee | Cafe Mocha Recipe
copyright 2014 Art of Living, PrimaMedia,Inc/Maria Liberati Coffee..a morning without it is like ..sleep! “This coffee falls into your stomach, and straightway there is a general commotion. Ideas begin…
Trying Plated.com | Quinoa Mushroom Patties and Redfish Roti
I had such a great time last week making dinner...quinoa patties with mushrooms and redfish roti! I had fun because all my ingredients were all pre measured out, and…
Tailgating and Homegating Ideas
If you are tailgating ..here are some great products for your next tailgating or homegating event ..this recently appeared on Fox Channel 43 in York/Lancaster. Pa http://fox43.com/2014/09/26/tailgatinghomegating-essentials/
Risotto with White Wine and Grapes | Grapes and Galileo
copyright 2014 Art of Living, PrimaMedia,Inc/Maria Liberati (photo 2014 copyright Art of Living ,PrimaMedia,Inc.) The Sun with all the planets revolving around it, and depending on it, can still ripen…
Cous Cous with Tuna and Veggies | Philadelphia Food Show
copyright 2014 Maria Liberati/Art of Living, PrimaMedia,Inc. “Couscous, the food so nice, they named it twice” from the film Pineapple Express What better way to enjoy great food and discover…
Menu from Montepulciano | Pici alla Briciole (Pasta with Toasted Breadcrumbs)
copyright 2014 Art of Living, PrimaMedia,Inc/Maria Liberati “Refill the glass that is empty..empty the glass that is filled..never leave a glass filled..never leave a glass empty!” (Templan) One of…
Fond Food Memories: Montepulciano and Abruzzo | Saffron Nutty Biscotti
copyright 2014 Art of Living,Primamedia,Inc/Maria Liberati Montepulciano has still been on my mind.. and especially the cantucci biscotti that we enjoyed with the Vin Santo produced there..but as the saying…
Montepulciano Memories | Cantucci Biscotti Recipe
It is not possible to visit Montepulciano without enjoying some cantucci biscotti. And don’t ask for a recipe, everyone has their own way and will swear theirs is the correct…
