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Tortine con Verdure (Torte with Vegetables) | Staycation Satiation

By maria September 16, 2012Caro Diario. (Dear diary...), Country Living, RecipesNo Comments

copyright Art of Living, PrimaMedia,Inc/Maria Liberati With rising gas prices this may be the perfect time to discover the natural locations near home..not a bad thing at all! What you…

Kitchen Magic | Whisk Away Kitchen Stress

By maria September 12, 2012Caro Diario. (Dear diary...), Sponsored PostsNo Comments

What could be better than something called Kitchen Magic to use in the kitchen? Anything that makes culinary tasks easier in the kitchen is always welcome! A great whisk is…

Do You Speak the Language of Food?

By maria September 9, 2012Caro Diario. (Dear diary...)No Comments

copyright Art of Living, PrimaMedia,Inc./Maria Liberati I am always amazed at how some are’ simpatico’ with my sentiments about flavors and aromas and others just don’t get it. When I…

My Life in Food | Tuscan Panzanella and Spaghetti Carbonara

By maria September 7, 2012Caro Diario. (Dear diary...), Italian CultureNo Comments

copyright 2012 Art of Living, PrimaMedia,inc/Maria LIberati Today was characterized by aromas and scents n the air..a Tuscan Panzanella salad followed by a spaghetti carbonara finally won over the pasta…

How To Get a New Car Without Going Broke

By maria September 7, 2012How To's, Life HacksNo Comments

Pre-Owned Nissan Houston is an economical way to have a car. Economical on gas a Nissan can save you unnecessary costs. Also you can trust your used car salesman here.…

Voglia D'Uva | Grapes are Overflowing

By maria September 5, 2012Gardening, Italian Culture, Italy, Recipes, RisottoNo Comments

Fresh Eggplant Timballo | Chiuso! The Beach House

By maria September 3, 2012Caro Diario. (Dear diary...), RecipesNo Comments

Cornetti with Apricot Marmalade

By maria August 31, 2012Italian Culture, Italy, RecipesNo Comments

Everyone is crazy for cornetto in Italy ,they wake you up and get you charged to start your day. But many Americans that have been fortunate enough to nibble on…

September in Italy | Venice Film Festival

By maria August 31, 2012Art, Italian Culture, Italy, TravelNo Comments

Guest Blogger: Brianne Wetovick September in Italy is hopping with things to do and places to be. Whether you want to take in some sights, dive headlong into activities,…

My Life in Food | Spaghetti al Frutti Di Mare

By maria August 28, 2012Caro Diario. (Dear diary...), Italian CultureNo Comments

My Life in Food | Fresh Vegetable Garlic Stew

By maria August 24, 2012Caro Diario. (Dear diary...), Italian CultureNo Comments

Weddingstar | The Guiding Light for Planning Your Wedding

By maria August 20, 2012Life Hacks, Sponsored PostsNo Comments

Wedding Decorations for today's couples can be traditional or not so traditional and even unique. Once every couple had to use the same old traditional décor for their special event.…

Ricotta Chocolate Turnovers

By maria August 20, 2012Caro Diario. (Dear diary...), La Dolce Vita (Dessert Recipes), RecipesNo Comments

Yesterday felt like a Turnover kind of day..the ones that are filled with fresh ricotta and dark chocolate..a pinch of hot red pepper, cinnamon and sugar…a great supper for a…

A Marriage of Taste | The Gastronomy of Marriage

By maria August 20, 2012Book Reviews, Food FactsNo Comments

Book Review by Chris Manganaro Marriage is a part of life that we may not feel ready for even when it is right in front of us. There are so…

You Are What You Eat

By maria August 17, 2012Caro Diario. (Dear diary...), Italian Culture, ItalyNo Comments

"Tell me what you eat and I will tell you what you are" Anthelme Brillat-Savarin Those words come to me again and again..especailly in the little town where my family…

Cocoa Coffee Brownie Squares | End of Summer Dessert

By maria August 17, 2012Caro Diario. (Dear diary...), La Dolce Vita (Dessert Recipes), Recipes, Summer RecipesNo Comments

Torta Rustica with Zucchini and Fresh Mint

By maria August 16, 2012Caro Diario. (Dear diary...), Country Living, Recipes, Summer RecipesNo Comments

“The world is like a little marsh filled with mint and white hawthorn”. Mary MacLane A warm summer day calls for easy, breezy type recipes..except for picking the fresh mint…

My Life in Food | Garlic From Sulmona

By maria August 16, 2012Caro Diario. (Dear diary...), Culinary Art, Italian Culture, ItalyNo Comments

Pausing in Tagliacozzo | Family Origins

By maria August 16, 2012Caro Diario. (Dear diary...), Italy, Travel2 Comments

Sorry... but it had to be a lazy almost do nothing day..after all it was Augsut 15th,,the day that really means RELAX…my favorite way to spend it is a trip…

My Life In Food | Watermelon, the Perfect Ingredient

By maria August 14, 2012Caro Diario. (Dear diary...), Culinary Art, Italian CultureNo Comments

(photo credit: www.eventinfotoscana.it) “Watermelon, you eat ,you drink, you wash your face” quoted from opera singer Enrico Caruso Watermelons everywhere…August 15th means watermelon and grilling..it is the official start…

My Life In Food | Torta Rustica with Fresh Zucchini

By maria August 14, 2012Caro Diario. (Dear diary...), Culinary Art, Italian CultureNo Comments

copyright Art of Living, PrimaMedia,Inc/Maria Liberati Today is a torta rustica (or stuffed pizza) made with all this fresh zucchini… I need to do something with all this fresh zucchini…

Wine and Passion | Sergio Esposito

By maria August 13, 2012Book Reviews, WineNo Comments

Guest Blogger: Chris Manganaro For some people, wine factors quite a bit into their daily lives, whether they sell it or drink it. It can be part of the daily…

The Sound of Sunshine

By maria August 12, 2012Caro Diario. (Dear diary...), ItalyNo Comments

....that's the sound of sunshine coming down..." by Lorenzo Jovanotti That is the only way to explain this ultra uber sunny, day.. air is so clear that sounds seem…

Torta Al Formaggio | Meatless Puff Pastry Torte with Cheese

By maria August 12, 2012Recipes, VegetarianNo Comments

Torta Al Formaggio (Puff Pastry Torte with Cheese) from The Basic Art of Italian Cooking: Holidays & Special Occasions-2nd edition copyright 2012 Art of Living, PrimaMedia,Inc/Maria Liberati *1 packet Harmony…

Waiting for August 15th | Ferragosto

By maria August 12, 2012Caro Diario. (Dear diary...), Italian Culture, ItalyNo Comments

A recent visit with Pinocchio… e dolce far niente.. ( How sweet it is to do nothing) Waking up to a chorus of church bells on a lazy August…

Vancouver Renovations

By maria August 11, 2012Sponsored PostsNo Comments

It seems to be that time of year again to do home renovations,so it is the perfect time for Vancouver renovations. Maison d'etre is the perfect place to call for…

San Marzano Tomatoes | Gold of the Mediterranean

By maria August 11, 2012Caro Diario. (Dear diary...), Culinary ArtNo Comments

August is one of my favorite summer months for many reasons..and one of them is being able to have a never ending supply of San Marzano tomatoes…and never ending recipes…

Susine Sciroppate | Plums in Syrup

By maria August 11, 2012Recipes, Summer Recipes, Winter RecipesNo Comments

My Life in Food | Series Coming Soon

By maria August 11, 2012Caro Diario. (Dear diary...), Culinary Art, Italian Culture, ItalyNo Comments

Stem Cell Culture

By maria August 10, 2012UncategorizedNo Comments

The use of stem cell culture is a hot topic right now, and though controversial have proved helpful in research for many diseases and maladies. However when a research lab…