Indulgence in the Eternal City..
copyright, 2009, Maria Liberati It is amusing to sit and watch how people that are extremely cold warm up. Some will stare in disbelief at their reddened hands, almost frozen…
Olive Oil, Etruscans & Romans
copyright, 2009, Maria Liberati Editor: Kate Hollinger Umbrian olives have been known as the best olives in Italy since ancient Roman times. Even today, Umbrian olives are notorious for making…
Tribute to the Oscars-Food & Film
copyright, 2009, Maria Liberati Editor: Patrick Coyne Each culture has traits regarding their dietary habits that are specific to the indigenous people and their regions. Italians are unique in that…
Cooking on A Budget (yes it is possible)
Tonight at Whole Foods Market in Philadelphia, I will prove that,yes you can cook from The Basic Art of Italian Cooking and stick to a budget. It is simple since…
Great Cooking is All About the Basics..
http://www.nj.com/homegarden/entertaining/index.ssf/2009/02/the_parsimonious_pantry_top_ch.html See you at book singing this evening at 6 PM and cooking class to follow at Whole Foods Market in Marlton, NJ, call store for info at 856-797-7215 Maria
Carnevale in Venice and Sweet Treats
I have been blogging about it for a few weeks in anticipation of this beautiful, colorful event. If you can't be there in Venice, you can watch...take a look at…
Valentine's Day, Risotto al Mare & Orvieto Classico
copyright 2009, Maria Liberati. The Basic Art of Italian Cooking Ahhh, it is getting closer to Valentine's Day. I can smell the roses and taste the chocolate. Don't forget the wine.…
Romantic Gelato…
copyright 2009, Maria Liberati, The Basic Art of Italian Cooking Editor-Kate Hollinger What’s richer, softer and more luscious than ice cream, and comes in any flavor you can imagine? Gelato of…
Wines, Venice, Carnevale..
Have been blogging about upcoming Carnevale and Venice in most of my posts in the past few weeks. But if you want to pick your wines for Valentines' Day dinner-…
Buon San Valentino..
copyright 2009, Maria Liberati, The Basic Art of Italian Cooking Valentine's Day is fast approaching and I am on this 'kick' for everything Valentine. My 'better half' has even told…
Perugia and a Sweet Baci…..
Perugia was filled with sweet memories... Follow our trip there and some recipes at http://mariaandco.blogspot.com/ P.S. baci is the word in Italian for kiss but it is also the name…
Blood Oranges & The Healthy Piazza Day
copyright, 2009, Maria Liberati, The Basic Art of Italian Cooking by Maria Liberati tm January 31st has now been designated as "Le Arance della Salute in Piazza" (or loosely translated the…
Pizza..that wondrous food…
copyright, 2009, Maria Liberati, The Basic Art of Italian Cooking My weekend was filled with pizza making in The Basic Art of Italian Cooking kitchen here in Italy, or should…
Anyone for a Morning Cappuccino???
copyright, 2009, Maria Liberati, The Basic Art of Italian Cooking Living in Italy has taught me so much about appreciating some of the simpler pleasures in life. Things that are truly…
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)…
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…
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…
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…
