Il Perdonanza Celestinia | Medieval Celebrations
October 25, 2006 Cara Diario! I'm sorry I haven't written in so long, but I've had quite the adventure these past few months. I traveled all over Italy from August…
Celebrating Ferragosto | Pasticcio de Tonno
Caro Diario (dear diary): today is the 14th of August, the day before the biggest summer holiday for the Italians. It is a holiday known as Ferragosto or 15th of…
Il Tempo Passa | How Time Flies When Flying to Italy
La vita passa ....How quickly life seems to go... It only seems like yesterday I was counting the days to go before I go to my mountain home in Italy…
Recipe of the Month Contest
RECIPE OF THE MONTH CONTEST!!! Share your recipes, be part of our community and share recipes with our readers win prizes each month!! We look forward to welcoming you to…
Mercoledi in luglio
Today, about 10 days and counting till I fly off to my sunny home in Italy and begin final work on my second book- CUCINA- The Basic Art of Italian…
Dinners on the Terrazzo | Thank You
For all my friends throughout the Philadelphia, Pa., South Jersey, Wilmington Delaware area thank you for your support and catching my apperance on the 10! show on NBC there on July…
The Ultimate History of Pizza
One of my favorite foods in the world is Pizza!! I have judged many of the International pizza championships and have tasted some of the world's best pizza in many parts…
The Art of Tiny Bubbles | The History of Sparkling Wines
Sparkling wines are the fruits of years of consistent production of the best grapes, and the most accurate fermentation process. We celebrate, enjoy and toast our fellows with sparkling wines.…
How To Host a Gourmet Girls Night In Recipe and Movie Pairings
Sometimes a girl just needs a relaxing night in, or at the very least, a night in with friends. It’s for those kinds of nights that we’ve gathered three scrumptious…
3 Recipes Perfect For an Italian Picnic | Summer Food Escapes
Technorati Tags : Summer, food, escapes!!https://www.marialiberati.com During summer months everyone tries to escape the city. Picnicking is a great opportunity to spend some quality time outdoors. Here are some ideas…
Granita di Mirtilli and Making Blueberry Shortcakes
Summer fruits are my favorite and my very favorite fruit is the blueberry. Not only because of its beautiful color and flavor but of its' many health benefits. It was…
Bruschetta con Salmone | Taste of Wilmington
Thank you to everyone that came out to my appearance today at the Taste of Wilmington event in Wilmington Delaware. Although the weather was miserable many of my fans still…
Taste of Wilmington | Come Meet Me
If you are looking for an event to do on a (probably) rainy Sunday afternoon- come out to see us tomorrow (Sunday, June 25th) form 12 to 5 at the…
How To Choose Gelato Flavors Like an Italian Chef
copyright 2021 Art of Living, Prima Media Inc/Maria Liberati How to choose your gelato flavors? A most important decision. One of my favorite past times is to spend time just…
How to Prepare Your Backyard for Outdoor Entertaining | A Drink Your Guests Will Love
As promised we are continuing with our outdoor entertaining series and hope everyone is having a wonderful Memorial Day weekend- wherever you are!! The Space. The weekend before your garden…
The Garden of Eating | The Start of Summer
www.marialiberati.com http://spaghettiatmidnight.blogspot.com Summer is the season of far off getaways to exotic locales and beachfront bonfires. In Euorpe we look forward to fireworks on the beaches on the Riviera. It…
How To Make Spaghetti al Fresco Riviera
Alfonso and I made a trip along the Riviera by car recently. I can describe this trip with memories of vivid blues and greens that I have never seen before...and…
The Origins of Spices
Spices are so important in any style of cooking to enhance the flavor of your foods. Most cultures have a tradition with certain spices, herbs and flavorings. Unfortunately, in the…
A Chef's Thoughts on "A Touch of Ginger" | My Favorite Saffron Recipe
I must admit, I am a foreign" film-aholic". I just caught a 'delicious' film that is worth blogging about. It s actually a Greek film but I saw it…
Garden Of Eating
May 27, 2006Garden of Eating, Part IV (Il Posto- the place) (copyright Maria Liberati 2006)Filed under: La Dolce Vita — Maria @ 8:06 pm Edit ThisAs promised we are continuing…
Where did the birthday candle come from?
I have always found it fascinating, when studying culinary arts in Europe, to find that certain foods and dishes we use today are derived from the ancient Romans or Greeks.…
A Chef's Guide to Cooking Perfect Pasta
How to Cook the Perfect Pasta 1. How much water should I use?To cook pasta - as a rule of thumb - use 5 quarts of water per 1 lb…
Two Recipes Perfect for Your Next Dinner Party: Brie & Comte
Today I worked on perfecting two recipes for my 'Art of Entertaining' book that will be released later in the year. I am so excited about their success that I…
What You Need to Know When Buying Olive Oil
A staple in many kitchens, olive oil is a fan favorite. These are a chef's simple tricks to make sure you're buying the best olive oil. 1. Pay attention to…
How to Fix a Meatloaf that Falls Apart
Ruined meatloaf? No worries! What do you do when you have dinner guests coming over, and your planned dinner has just come out of the oven not exactly the way…
Sketch and travel.com
Technorati Tags : Sketch, and, travel.com I was recently interviewed in www.sketchandtravel.com- a wonderful site all about travel. Here is an excerpt on my interview........ 'My grandfather and…
How To Make Fresh Groceries Last Longer
Ahhh, the pleasures of staying at home and enjoying that fresh produce... But what’s the best way to keep those fresh things tasting fresh? Should you keep fresh produce al…
Five Grilled Italian Recipes You Need to Try This Summer
Summer cuisine can be so much more than hot dogs and hamburgers. Italian cuisine can be so much more than spaghetti and gravy. Why not add some flavor to your…
Two Grilled Italian Appetizers to Start Off Your Next Summer Party
Summer is just around the corner. The days are lasting longer, the beaches are open and kitchens are being deserted. Yes, it's the time of year to give the ovens…
How To Make Bruschetta | Italian Chef's Guide
Now that summer time is quickly upon us thoughts of quick, easy but still beautiful, casual food come to mind. And bruschetta (pronounced brooh-skeh-tta) is one of those foods. Bruschetta…
