Once Upon a Mattress | Spectacular Fall Family Fun!
Saturday was a family fun day at home and Sofia and her Auntie M..(that's me!) decided to let everyone else stay home and cook while we two.. snuck…
Oktoberfest in America | Join Me at Philadelphia's Food and Wine Show
Editor: Taylor Carter copyright Art of Living, PrimaMedia Inc. Oktoberfest: Beer, beer and more beer. Like Many holidays/festivals with historical origin celebrated marriages and special events between prominent people within…
The Top Three Foodie Cities in the US | Exploring Big City Cuisine
copyright 2015Art of Living, PrimaMedia, Inc/Maria Liberati Happy October.. Happy Fall...Happy Columbus Day..Happy National Pasta Month... Editor: Taylor Carter Whatever city you find yourself in, there is always a slew…
Mushroom Risotto with 90C Wine | My Perfect Staycation
copyright 2015 Maria Liberati/Art of Living, PrimaMedia,Inc. I decided to take a staycation for lunch today..surrounded by photos and a warm mushroom risotto made with a glass of 90 C…
Travels in Livernano | The Basic Art of Chianti
copyright 2015 Maria Liberati/Art of LivingPrimaMedia,Inc. Livernano… (www.livernano.it) a place in the heart of Chianti and Tuscany…no one does it better than Gudrun and Bob Cuillo at their 300+…
Linguine a la Vongole (Linguini with Clams) | Italian Summer by the Sea
copyright 2015 Maria Liberati/Art of Living,PrimaMedia,Inc Did you ever dream of being a Food Blogger..read below the recipe to join me in Food Blogging 101.. Summer at the beach…
How Hotels Use Interior Design To Relax You
How Hotels Use Interior Design To Relax You When it comes to hotel interior design, everything is preconceived. Almost every piece of furniture, light fixture, color scheme, and finishing touch…
Ferr'agosto Foods | A Plum Cheesecake to Remember
2015 copyright Art of Living,PrimaMedia,Inc/Maria Liberati This year’s Ferragosto was spent home staycation style..but staycations sometimes turn out to be the best kind of Holiday..especial;ly if you spend it with…
Visiting a Plum Farm | Homemade Plum Amaretti Muffins
copyright 2015 Maria Liberati/Art of Living,PrimaMedia,Inc Spending our summer holiday with the plums that are over abundantly filling our little farm this year. But who can complain, these plums appear…
Tramezzini al Prosciutto: How To Make The Perfect Picnic Sandwich
Trying to enjoy this last month of summer for 2015..it is hot, and sunny here in the mountains of Abruzzo…and this month includes lots of trips to the beach, the…
An Italian's Guide to Ravenna Italy | Where to Stay and Where To Find Vegetarian Food in Italy
copyright 2015 Art of Living, PrimaMedia,Inc/Maria Liberati If you have not had a chance to enjoy a summer vacation yet..what are you waiting for summer is almost over…if you are…
How To Make Fagiolini With Limone Insalata | A Vintage Italian Summer Salad Recipe
copyright 2015 Maria Liberati/Art of Living, PrimaMedia,Inc The traditional steamy hot days of August are here finally again, after a few summers of cool weather..the notoriously hot Italian August is…
How To Preserve Fruit in the Freezer | Freezer Jams
Few pleasures compare to sinking your teeth into a slice of fresh, succulent fruit. once summer has shown its' last glimmer , the fresh sweet fruit will be…
3 Crucial Steps About Becoming a Sommelier
Let's face it - your love of wines has brought you here. You've probably acted as an amateur wine taster (as the laymen like to put it) at family reunions…
All About Popcorn | An All American Snack
"Sometimes I only hope to make a good popcorn movie."-Lou Diamond Phillips Happy Independence Day and in honor of a true American snack food-Popcorn! Celebrating with a healthy true American…
How to Be in the Comfort Zone This Summer with Archopedico
Shall I compare thee to a summer's day?- William Shakespeare Summertime is all about enjoying yourself, loose comfortable clothing, comfortable food and comfortable shoes...so when I was asked to…
My Favorite Quick Summertime Snack
Summer afternoon - summer afternoon; to me those have always been the two most beautiful words in the English language. -Dame Edith Wharton Summertime requires carefree yummy but…
How to Experience Ravenna and a Parsley Frittata
Sigmnd Freud, could not have said it better: “A great harmony Ravenna turned out to be full of delights, Theodoric, almonds ,figs from the tree by the mausoleum of Theodoric,…
How To Find the Best Olive Oil | Traditional Italian Cold Summer Pasta Salad
And Spring arose on the garden fair, Like the Spirit of Love felt everywhere; And each flower and herb on Earth’s dark breast rose from the dreams of its wintry…
'Shinrun-Yoku' Feeds the Soul | Chocolate Topped Apricot Mousse
copyright 2015 Art of Living/PrimaMedia,Inc/Maria Liberati Japanese Therapy here in the mountains of Abruzzo..if you have ever heard of the Japanese word 'shinrun-yoku ‘ it means ‘taking in…
A Sunny Day in the Mountains of Abruzzo | Crespelle con Asparagus (Crepes with Asparagus)
copyright 2015 Art of Living,PrimaMedia,Inc/Maria Liberati A sunny Spring Day driving through the mountains of Abruzzo… enjoyed the sunny quiet hills of Sainte Marie And the flower show in Tagliacozzo..with…
Light Healthy Cheesecake Torta with Fresh Strawberries and Oranges | Mother's Day Brunch Menu
Easy Italian Cheesecake recipe perfect for a Mother's Day Brunch and Food Blogging Courses available in Italy and USA
Kiwi Pineapple Macedonia with Lemon Honey Syrup | Mother's Day Brunch Menu
copyright Art of Living, PrimaMedia,Inc/Maria Liberati Fresh kiwi from region of Lazio..lots of fresh kiwi…... a lemon from Amalfi…what to do, what to do..use it quick..a fresh pineapple and kiwi…
Cooking Themed Mother's Day Gift Guide | 2015
This Mother's Day surprise that special Mom in your life with a special gift or treat yourself to some of these Mother's Day worthy treats. Lots of product…
Eden Juices | Enter For $150 Visa Gift Card Giveaway
I Love Eden Juices and love imperfect fruit..they are really the perfect fruit produced by Mother Nature and not tampered with by man.. Support Eden Juices. This is so exciting…
Travels in Tuscany and a Tuscan Inspired Antipasto | Chianti and Carpaccio
By: Maria Liberati copyright 2015, Art of Living, PrimaMedia,Inc- photos and text Editor: Lisa Zatulovsky TUSCANY and a TUSCAN INSPIRED ANIPASTO It is no wonder that the beautiful scenery…
Perfect Gifts for Mother's Day at Clubs Galore
Mother's Day is quickly approaching and I have found the perfect gift. A quick online trip took me to ClubsGalore and they have so many themed choices of clubs you…
How To Make Fresh Mint Syrup | Let's Celebrate Spring
copyright 2015 Art of Living, PrimaMedia,Inc/Maria Liberati "As for the garden of mint, the very smell of it alone recovers and refreshes our spirits, as the taste stirs up…
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…
