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Apricot Mouse with Chocolate Crumble | Summer in the Piazza

By maria August 20, 2014Caro Diario. (Dear diary...), La Dolce Vita (Dessert Recipes), RecipesNo Comments

5 Rules for Picnics & A Lemon Cheesecake Recipe

By maria August 11, 2014Entertaining, Facts, La Dolce Vita (Dessert Recipes), RecipesNo Comments

copyright 2014 Art of Living, PrimaMedia,Inc/Maria Liberati What would summer be without the (under rated) picnic..or eating al fresco..or dining outside..or whatever you call it.. Besides all the fresh luscious…

Crema Cotta with Berries | How You Can Cook With 5 Star Chefs in Italy

By maria August 9, 2014Cook With Maria, Culinary Art, Italy, La Dolce Vita (Dessert Recipes), Recipes, TravelNo Comments

2014 Art of Living, PrimaMedia,Inc./Maria Liberati 2 ounces fresh blueberries 4 ounces fresh strawberries 2 ounces fresh raspberries or blackberries 1/4 cup sugar 1 1/3 cup milk 2 eggs…

Pizza Frittata | Healthy Gluten Free (GF) Pizza

By maria July 30, 2014Gluten Free & Delicious, RecipesNo Comments

A healthy pizza recipe with a gluten free version included.

How To Recharge Your Summer | 7 Summer Activities You Should Try

By maria July 13, 2014How To's, Life HacksNo Comments

Frittata con Mentuccia (Mint Frittata) | How To Use Mint

By maria July 6, 2014Caro Diario. (Dear diary...), Frittata, How To's, RecipesNo Comments

Summer afternoon, Summer afternoon: to me those have always been the two most beautiful words in the English language Henry James A Frittata is one of the most versatile dishes…

Save Time Cleaning House with Handybook.com | Discount Code Included

By maria June 27, 2014Home Improvement, Life Hacks, Reader Discounts, Sponsored PostsNo Comments

I love coming home to a clean and organized house..but not always so simple with my crazy schedule..so enter handybook.com Wow! I recently was invited to try their services and…

Gelato Di Limone (Lemon Gelato) | Cucinami: Food and Love

By maria June 23, 2014Italian Culture, La Dolce Vita (Dessert Recipes), RecipesNo Comments

copyright 2014, Maria Liberati/Art of living,PrimaMedia,Inc Thanks to everyone that came out to my appearance at the Lansdale Farmers’ Market this past Saturday. Special thanks to the Lansdale Reporter http://www.thereporteronline.com/lifestyle/20140622/celebrity-chef-holds-demo-at-lansdale-farmers-market…

Ginger Peach Gelato Delight | Desserts To Keep You Cool

By maria June 14, 2014La Dolce Vita (Dessert Recipes), Recipes, Summer RecipesNo Comments

An Ode to Coffee and Caffe Frullato (Coffee Milkshake)

By maria June 5, 2014Coffee, Drink Recipes, RecipesNo Comments

Recipe for Tramezzini | A Roman Holiday Inspired Staycation

By maria May 22, 2014Caro Diario. (Dear diary...), Movie & Recipe Pairings, Recipes, Summer RecipesNo Comments

Cetara's Ancient Sauce | Colatura di Alici (Garum)

By maria May 14, 2014Caro Diario. (Dear diary...), Food Facts, History of Foods, Italian CultureNo Comments

Experience Lemons from Amalfi and Lemon Ricotta Braided Bread

By maria April 30, 2014Caro Diario. (Dear diary...), Italian Culture, Italy, Recipes, TravelNo Comments

Thanks Amalfi, Positano, Ravello

By maria April 21, 2014Caro Diario. (Dear diary...), Culinary Art, TravelNo Comments

Thanks to the Costiera Amalfitana for all their help in organizing filming for the first episode of my new PBS TV Series… here are some photos from the filming…. Grazie…

An Italian Easter, Getting Ready for Easter Bread

By maria April 11, 2014Abruzzo, Caro Diario. (Dear diary...), Country Living, Cucina, cucina povere, desserts, Holidays, L'Aquila, La Dolce Vita, Recipes, Rome, slow food, Special Occasions, Tagliacozzo, the Mediterranean diet, Travel & customsNo Comments

Foodie Spots in Seattle | Quintessential Gourmet Tuscan Spice Blend

By maria March 22, 2014Caro Diario. (Dear diary...)No Comments

Almond Passover Cake | Perfect For Spring

By maria March 21, 2014Holidays, La Dolce Vita (Dessert Recipes), Recipes, Special Occasions, Spring RecipesNo Comments

“You can cut all the flowers but you cannot keep spring from coming. ~ Pablo Neruda I love Holidays ..especially Spring Holidays..it's like we are waking up…

Whip Up a Bianco Da Mangiare Pudding Welcome Spring

By maria March 16, 2014La Dolce Vita (Dessert Recipes), Recipes, Spring RecipesNo Comments

Carnevale with Mozart | Frittelle Di Mele (Fried Apple)

By maria March 9, 2014Holidays, Italian Culture, La Dolce Vita (Dessert Recipes), RecipesNo Comments

(photo credits en.wikipedia.org) Experiencing a colorful Carnevale in Venice with the memories of Mozart in this Letter to his wife who was in Salzburg, at date of this letter from…

Strawberries with Green Tea, Honey and Basil | Tastes of Spring

By maria March 2, 2014Recipes, Spring RecipesNo Comments

One must ask children and birds how cherries and strawberries taste Johann Wolfgang von Goethe Ingredients 7 basil leaves 1 pound of strawberries 1 teaspoon of orange honey…

How To Make An Espresso Martini

By maria March 2, 2014Coffee, Drink Recipes, RecipesNo Comments

Posting this recipe for an espresso martini by request..Of course coffee had to make it into a martini sooner or later for coffee fanatics.. Espresso Martini…

Tomato and Mozzarella Appetizer | Academy Awards

By maria March 2, 2014Appetizer Recipes, Caro Diario. (Dear diary...), Pair a Movie with a Recipe, RecipesNo Comments

Torta Di Pere (Dark Chocolate Pear Torte) | Innamorata

By maria February 26, 2014La Dolce Vita (Dessert Recipes), RecipesNo Comments

Innamorata copyright, 2010, Maria Liberati I am in love with the sun ... it gives me warmth I am in love with the wind... it caresses me I am in…

Caffe Principessa (Princess Coffee) Cocktail | How To Celebrate the Roman Festival of Terminalia

By maria February 22, 2014Drink Recipes, Holidays, How To's, Italian Culture, RecipesNo Comments

February 23rd marks the Roman festival- Terminalia- celebrated in honor of the God Terminus, who presided over property/land boundaries. February 23rd also happened to be the last day of the…

Rossini Cocktail Perfect for Valentines' Day | Travels in Terni and the History of St. Valentine

By maria February 11, 2014Drink Recipes, Facts, Holidays, Italian Culture, Italy, Recipes, TravelNo Comments

Join my Valentine’s day Webinar at www.Bigmarker.com, webinar is scheduled for Friday, February 14th at 2 PM EST-see you then! I claim there ain't Another Saint As great as…

Lasagne alla Melanzane (Eggplant Lasagna) | Why Love Is The Best Ingredient

By maria February 4, 2014Caro Diario. (Dear diary...), Culinary Art, Food Facts, RecipesNo Comments

Join Maria Liberati's Lifestyle Community at BigMarker.com

By maria January 26, 2014Events & Appearances, Sponsored PostsNo Comments

Become one of Maria's VIP Guests as she invites you into her Italian and American kitchens. You've been invited to join the Maria Liberati's Lifestyle community. You'll have exclusive access…

How to Sunday Dinner! How Things Change, How They Stay the Same

By maria January 21, 2014Caro Diario. (Dear diary...), Entertaining, Italian Culture, RecipesNo Comments

Monte Bianco and a Long Lost Schiacciapatate

By maria January 16, 2014Caro Diario. (Dear diary...), La Dolce Vita (Dessert Recipes), RecipesNo Comments

copyright 2014 Maria Liberati/Art of Living,PrimaMedia,Inc (photo from it.wikipedia.org) …beginning to look forward to Spring… but some winter experiences still to be had…… The things that are expected…

Buona La Befana and Quite a Royal Torte | Torta Principe Eugenio (Prince Eugenio’s Cake)

By maria January 6, 2014Holidays, Italian Culture, La Dolce Vita (Dessert Recipes), RecipesNo Comments