Spaghetti Cacio & Pepe and the Rural Life
Ahh the Italian countryside..beautiful and so rustic, quiet. But work still goes on... I have been getting so many emails from colleagues, assistants and more telling me how they wish…
Eggplant, Zucchini Ratatouille and My Voglio
(Photo credits : http://www.mets-de-provence.fr) Have you ever had a 'voglio'? A voglio is the way Italians express a strong desire for something- someone that you love, a food, a dish,…
Todi-elegant Medieval city
As I am working on the preserves this weekend from the fresh plums in our farm and testing out some new focaccia recipes, I wanted to send you a photo…
Happy August 15th-Ferragosto (part 2)
Buon Ferragosto Picnic (Second Part) copyright, 2008, Maria Liberati, The Basic Art of Italian Cooking by Maria Liberati tm Editor: Michela Pompeo Here is the second part of the…
A proper British Chocolate…
copyright, 2008 Maria Liberati As I am always on the lookout for wonderful places for my 'foodie fans' to be aware of, I have stumbled upon a wonderful British find for…
I'm in the 'food for love'….
(copyright 2008, Maria Liberati) I'm in the 'food for love' and love it truly is for this next recipe. It is one of my favorites and it is just as…
San Diego.. a foodie's paradise
San Diego -apart from being a clean city with 70 miles of pristine beaches- and a kid-friendly place to visit- surely is not lacking in the restaurant department. San Diego dining…
A Peach Frappe Day….
Is it my imagination or just a false start? I think that Spring is trying to show itself among the long dreary winter days. Yesterday on the East Coast the…
Amore De Vino..part due
Today, someone wrote to find out how they could be prepared for last minute parties and what are the best ingredients to have on hand. You know it really is…
Broccoli Rabe Day..
Yesterday I received a message from a new website that is dedicated to promoting Made In Italy food and food products. A message telling me that a feature article about…
Athena Isle & Second Life
A big thank you to those of you that attended my appearance on Athena Isle and Second Life. The roundtable discussion and interview on my book and Italian Cooking was…
Overheard in Italy..
copyright, Maria Liberati 2008 As I am still working out of my office in Italy and not only testing my own recipes for my book but have also been invited…
Today's souvenir is..
Take a clay pot, a pound of speckled beans (borlotti beans), 2 cloves of garlic, 1 tablespoon of olive oil, 200 grams of fresh short pasta, can of plum tomatoes,…
Oranges to your Health…
Here in Italy we are getting ready for the Appointment with Oranges for your Health (L’Appuntamento con L’arance della Salute). This is held every January 26th to emphasize the health…
Here in the Mountains of Abruzzo..today's lunch is…..
In ‘il mio laboratorio’ as we now call our cucina now filled with ingredients for testing of recipes for my upcoming books. For today’s lunch we had a choice of…
Vino, Vidi, Vici copyright, Maria Liberati 2007
I wine, I saw I conquered. I think that any trip to Italy could best be described in these words. Each day has its own special wine and I attempt…
Buona La Befana!!
And the Holidays continue here (in Italy) we are now coming to our last Holiday of the Christmas season- the Epiphany or La Befana.. La Befana, the good Christmas witch will…
Happy New Year from the Mountains of Abruzzo
Here's wishing that you all had a wonderful Christmas and hopefully you were able to include some of the special recipes we have included this past month. I am writing…
Buon Giorno del Ringraziamento
Thanksgiving Day is special for many reasons. Think of all the things, no matter how small or insignificant they may seem. In keeping with tradition of the first Thanksgiving - don't forget…
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Il Perdonanza, cafe torronata and the city of L'Aquila!!
One of the things I look forward to doing each year (if selected) is being part of a 700 yr old medieval event that is held in the capital city…
Anice Stellato
Everyday is remembered by a taste, a flavor, a recipe while I am here in Italy. These are my special souvenirs or 'ricordati'. Yesterday, my favorite flavor was 'anice stellato'-or …
Eggplant parmigiana, mountains of Abruzzo
After many 10 hours day in the office here working on the next special edition book (that should be ready for release in September)- a little R & R is needed.…
Business as usual or not so usual in Italy..
Business as usual here in Italy, or not so usual. Well yes, the plane touched down here in beautiful Roma on August 1st. Of course I was met with all…
Little snowflake and Fontina cheese
Today, in honor of the discovery of the first albino goat in the world in the Italian alps-specifically in the area of Val D'Aosta a traditional Valdostana (from Val D'Aosta)…
Sweet memories of childhood and Parmigiano
As a child, my favourite part of our family pasta dinners was the memory of fresh parmigiano-reggiano cheese that was grated generously on my dish. And even though I like…
Summertime Sangria Festa!
Today, still here on the East Coast (of the USA) with record breaking temperatures I am so reminded of the great summer "festas" I always look forward to in July…
Food..Art .Architecture on a sunny day in Rome
L'estate (summer) is finally approaching here on the East Coast with a summer sun that reminds one of a beautiful summer day in Rome. Makes one want to reminisce of…
Childhood Memories of parmigiano-reggiano…
As a child my favorite part of our family pasta dinners was the memory of fresh parmigiano-reggiano cheese that was grated generously on my dish. And even though I like…
Visiting Palazzo Liberati (Liberati Palace) in Tortoreto | Why You Should Use Olive Oil
A few days ago, I was specially invited to take an architectural tour of a very small town that is nestled in the mountains of Abruzzo called Tortoreto. A well-known…
