Crepes- French or Italian?
Has anyone out there ever thought about this or researched this; are crepes French or Italian? In my research about Caterina DeMedici-the Italian responsible for bringing high cuisine to France…
A Taste of Venice & Carnevale
copyright, 2009, Maria Liberati, The Basic Art of Italian Cooking Our short trip to Venice was enough inspiration for many delicious Venetian treats. Carnevale is in the air and many…
Sacher Torte, part 3 & Apricot Clafoutis
Sorry it took a few days to get back about the tasting of the Sacher Tortes we made here in The Basic Art of Italian Cooking kitchen. They were as beautiful…
Sacher Torte , part 2
I can hear the fireworks outside my office window as I am writing. My cousin would like to think they are shooting fireworks for his birthday, but I know it…
Sacher Torte, part 1
copyright, 2009, Maria Liberati, The Basic Art of Italian Cooking Today, (here in the mountains of Abruzzo, Italy) while I was enjoying my colazione (breakfast) with radio station centocinque (105)…
Vino, Vidi, Vici (part 2) & Phytonutrients
Ahh my two favorite things wine & healthy foods. Did you know also that wine contains phytonutrients.., the very same substances that have been found to boost immunity and eye…
The Basic Art of Italian Cooking January 2009
Get your copy of the January edition of the digital magazine of The Basic Art of Italian Cooking by Maria Liberati tm magazine at: http://tinyurl.com/98xbtf For more great recipes get your…
Vino, Vidi, Vici & More
Italy has always been considered the land of wine and rightly so. It was the Romans who further perfected wine for their use as a military strategy. Great concept, no…
Sismano, La Veranda & Fettucine al Tartufo…
copyright, 2009, Maria Liberati, The Basic Art of Italian Cooking After our cooking program in a little town called Baschi, right outside of Orvieto (more on that tomorrow) and meeting…
Too many pots & pans..Red Radicchhio Risotto
Although The Basic Art of Italian Cooking kitchens both here in Italy and the USA are always 'buzzing' with cooking. We never seem to have enough places to put cooking…
Sismano, La Veranda & Fettucine al Tartufo…
copyright, 2009, Maria Liberati, The Basic Art of Italian Cooking After our cooking program in a little town called Baschi, right outside of Orvieto (more on that tomorrow) and meeting…
Minestra di Farro in Orvieto
Besides the wonderful words of wisdom I heard today, at lunch filled with good friends and great conversation the air, of course, was filled with the scents of wonderful dishes…
Saluti da Orvieto… Food, Wine & Conversation!!!
Here in the little town of Baschi....right outside of Orvieto for The Basic Art of Italian Cooking school and the one coming in September. Last night, we had a wonderful…
Quick Desserts with Amaretti
The Basic Art of Italian Cooking Kitchen has been busy working on many a recipe. Although you may be tired of desserts from the Holidays. If you have any leftover…
Happy "La Befana" from Italy…
Today will be another day in the US, but for most children in Italy it marks the last day of the Christmas Holidays. The day the good witch known as…
Tartufi, food of the Gods..
copyright, 2008, art of living, PrimaMedia,Inc, The Basic Art of Italian Cooking Tartufi (truffles) are considered by many to be a 'mystery of nature'. Gaio Plinio Secondo known as Plinio…
Only in Italy…& La Matriciana
Only in Italy can we get away with criticizing Italian food..who else in the world would consider doing that? Italians take for granted the exquisite artisan treats such as Parmigiana-Reggiano cheese,…
Buon Capo D'anno (Happy New Year)
copyright 2008-2009, Maria Liberati The Basic Art of Italian Cooking I will be spending New Year's Eve (known as San Silvestro) and New Year's Day here in Italy between Abruzzo…
Tortino di Melanzane
copyright, 2008, Maria Liberati Here in the mountains of Abruzzo I am finishing up some new recipes before I go back to Umbria to finish up the culinary tour I…
Umbria Jazz and the bubbly…
Umbria jazz festival is in town (Orvieto). This year the festival is highlighting gospel music and the music of Duke Ellington..but one never knows who will show up. One year-Sting-who …
Light Up Your Kitchen, Light Up Your Life…
As I am enjoying my Holidays here in my mountaintop office in Abruzzo, I can't help but drift back to The Basic Art of Italian Cooking kitchen back in the…
Santo Stefano & Upside Down Apple Pie
The day after Christmas was the feast of Santo Stefano. In Abruzzo, what is known as the traditonal cement of Santo Stefano- arrived and covered much of the region; the…
The Feast of the Seven Fishes-Real or Myth?
Buon Natale as I am writing here from my office high in the mountains of Abruzzo. Yesterday was a whirlwind of Christmas celebrations-from Rome to Umbria and Abruzzo. The culinary…
Buon Natale..Merry Christmas..Sweet Treats
The Basic Art of Italian Cooking kitchen here is bustling with last minute holiday recipes. and my assistants are still working on the recipes for my next book The Basic Art…
The Classic Italian Cookie-Pizzelle
Holiday cookies are overflowing and The Basic Art of Italian Cooking Kitchen is filled to capacity! A typical Italian cookie that is made for the Holidays is the 'pizzelle'. The…
The Feast of the Seven Fishes
One of my favorite nights of the year is Christmas Eve because of special memories from Christmas Eve dinners of the past. Most Italians have the Feast of the Seven…
Panettone & Holiday Delights
Why is it that we wait till the Holidays to make special foods and dishes? You can enjoy these dishes any time of the year. Here is a Holiday favorite…
Feast Your Eyes..
It has been so rewarding for me to be involved as a healthy chef/spokesperson for the American Academy of Ophthalmology's Feast Your Eyes Campaign. This is a campaign that promotes…
Cook Your Stress Away
copyright, 2008, Maria Liberati Stress is caused by many things including not taking time out to do things that we enjoy. Today yes, most people are living their lives on…
My Salmon Post
copyright, 2008, Maria Liberati Salmon is a 'healthy for you to eat' dish and even though this weekend was made up of turkey, turkey and more turkey. We 'squeezed' in…
