Frittata & White Truffles..at il Vittoriale
copyright 2010, Art of Living, PrimaMedia,Inc/Maria Liberati It was the beginning of summer, much like today, the warm summer sun ‘kissing’ the mountains of Abruzzo and an invite to go…
The Guitar..a Love Story..
copyright 2010, art of living, PrimaMedia, Inc/Maria Liberati They say that the guitar is a romantic instrument, this could not be truer than in Abruzzo where every kitchen has one,…
Al Fresco Season is Here
The summer gives meaning to eating ‘al fresco’, a true reason for eating ‘al aperto’. Mornings, I find myself lingering longer with my morning cappuccino outside on the terrace, waiting…
Food and the City..
copyright 2010, art of living,PrimaMedia,Inc/ Maria Liberati What could be more appropriate than Food and the City..my answer to Sex and the City 2 (the newly released film) how to…
Pasta Memories….
copyright, 2010, art of living ,PrimaMedia,Inc/Maria Liberati Nothing better than fresh pasta…the taste or maybe the memories of (making fresh pasta in Italy..in Umbria..in Le Marche..in Abruzzo) how could…
Delicious is Always Healthy..
copyright, 2010 Art of Living, PrimaMedia,Inc. Maria Liberati My favorite recipes combine ‘healthy with delicious’ and I am always in search of ingredients to help me in this ‘mission’ artisan…
A Mother's Day Brunch
If you really want to treat Mom this weekend, the simple, elegant and back to basics, the perfect gift; a box of chocolates with at least 65% cocoa content are…
Happy Cinco De Mayo
Cinco De Mayo (as any occasion) can be celebrated in any language, and any country, celebrate yours by turning everyday foods into extraordinary foods. With food as my main inspiration…
Passion for Cooking & A Strawberry Spumante Mousse
Is it just me? or does it really make sense when someone says “ I don’t know how to cook anything”..is that possible? Every day you must eat, speak, walk…
The Healthy Mediterranean Diet & Couscous with Vegetables
Felicia Mcclinton from Mediterraneanrecipes.org is a guest author today for a recipe that includes ingredients used in the Mediterranean Diet with the benefits of the healthy Mediterranean diet, delicious tasting……
Mint Syrup..a Refreshing Memory of Spring!
copyright 2010, Art of Living, PrimaMedia,Inc, Maria Liberati Mint, another flavor of Spring and Summer…a flavor we want to remember all year round. ....that the mounds of ices, and…
Dinner, Pasta and Fellini
copyright 2010, Maria Liberati “Life is a combination of magic and pasta” a saying of the late film director Federico Fellini, and it is so true… Fellini was from Rimini…
Elixir of Life & Fresh Strawberry Vinaigrette Salad
copyright 2009-2010, Art of Living, PrimaMedia, Inc Olive oil, one of the elixirs of life, and if it is an elixir of life you want to use only the best…
Nothing But a Royal Chocolate Torta for Easter!
copyright 2010, Maria Liberati Apologies for not getting this out sooner, but I think that you still have time to make this for your Easter dinner. I have been scouring…
Almond Cake for Passover
copyright 2010 Maria Liberati I love Holidays ..especially Spring Holidays..it's like we are waking up after this long winter nap and all of a sudden..Bam!! there they are the shining rays…
Why Pizza is a Health Food!
As I was reading my emails I couldn't help but get distracted by the news of an impending special tax in specific States in the USA on Pizza calling it…
Organic Wine, Fiorano & Le Marche
Editor: Laura D'Alonzo copyright 2010, art of living, PrimaMedia,Inc See the Fiorano vineyard here (click the link below): DSCN1059 Upon hearing “Pecorino,” you may immediately think of an Italian staple-…
How to Make Fresh Winter Macedonia…
Hypnotized or somewhat like Pavlov's dogs, embarrassingly, I am always making bowls of Macedonia (an Italian-style fresh fruit salad) for an after lunch and dinner dessert.... I didn't realize how…
The Top 5 Things to Be In Love With
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…
Top Secrets for a Pesto Recipe
Each region and city in Italy has their own flavors and tastes to discover, and on a recent trip there I had a flavorful experience discovering the tastes that give…
The True Meaning of Valentine & A Cocktail
My trip to Terni, Italy -(where Valentine's Day gets it's origin from St Valentine-who lived there) was not filled with decorations of hearts and flowers as I had…
Rossini & Santa Margherita Prosecco
Fine music and fine wine make the perfect pair, and so the Rossini Cocktail was born, make it with Santa Margherita Prosecco and you have the perfect opening to a…
Sipping Coffee in Genoa Italy
copyright 2010, Maria Liberati The city of Genoa is not necessarily known for it's coffee bars but there are some special ones that are worth a visit when in the…
Sundays Are Meant to Be Savored & Ciambellone
Copyright 2010, Maria Liberati Godere -the verb that can be translated to 'intensely enjoy with pleasure'... but it means more than that...we don't have one word in English to express…
LOVE is the Secret Ingredient & Lasagne Melanzane
Copyright, 2010, Maria Liberati "A torta (cake) made with love always bakes perfect and delicious!”...that was the conversation at a dinner we hosted. An acquaintance of ours recounted how she…
E Dolce Far Niente, & Cooking Broccoli Rabe for La Befana
Take a trip right from your own computer over to open sky to see the new design of my store with all the interesting products I have found for those…
Happy New Year with Vienna Philharmonic & Lots of Chocolate!
Copyright 2010, Maria Liberati New Year's Day always means a day of relaxing around the kitchen of our 'piccolo villa' here in the mountains of Abruzzo with family and friends that…
Panettone or Pandoro..that is the question
Copyright 2009, Maria Liberati Yes... the Holidays are still moving along here and with one down and 3 more to go (New Year's Eve, New Year's Day and La Befana)…
Merry Christmas from the Country House (part 1)
Copyright 2009, Maria Liberati Christmas has deliciously arrived at the house in the country, branches of fresh rosemary for decoration and a roaring fire in the caminetto, the scents our…
A Tasty Viennese Holiday Waltz..
The Holidays always have me daydreaming about my visits to the Christmas markets in Vienna and Strasburg, in Austria. On New Year's Day I am always in Rome where we eat New Year's…
