All About Popcorn | An All American Snack
"Sometimes I only hope to make a good popcorn movie."-Lou Diamond Phillips Happy Independence Day and in honor of a true American snack food-Popcorn! Celebrating with a healthy true American…
How to Be in the Comfort Zone This Summer with Archopedico
Shall I compare thee to a summer's day?- William Shakespeare Summertime is all about enjoying yourself, loose comfortable clothing, comfortable food and comfortable shoes...so when I was asked to…
My Favorite Quick Summertime Snack
Summer afternoon - summer afternoon; to me those have always been the two most beautiful words in the English language. -Dame Edith Wharton Summertime requires carefree yummy but…
How to Experience Ravenna and a Parsley Frittata
Sigmnd Freud, could not have said it better: “A great harmony Ravenna turned out to be full of delights, Theodoric, almonds ,figs from the tree by the mausoleum of Theodoric,…
'Shinrun-Yoku' Feeds the Soul | Chocolate Topped Apricot Mousse
copyright 2015 Art of Living/PrimaMedia,Inc/Maria Liberati Japanese Therapy here in the mountains of Abruzzo..if you have ever heard of the Japanese word 'shinrun-yoku ‘ it means ‘taking in…
A Sunny Day in the Mountains of Abruzzo | Crespelle con Asparagus (Crepes with Asparagus)
copyright 2015 Art of Living,PrimaMedia,Inc/Maria Liberati A sunny Spring Day driving through the mountains of Abruzzo… enjoyed the sunny quiet hills of Sainte Marie And the flower show in Tagliacozzo..with…
Travels in Tuscany and a Tuscan Inspired Antipasto | Chianti and Carpaccio
By: Maria Liberati copyright 2015, Art of Living, PrimaMedia,Inc- photos and text Editor: Lisa Zatulovsky TUSCANY and a TUSCAN INSPIRED ANIPASTO It is no wonder that the beautiful scenery…
Apple Pie Italiana Recipe | Leftover Recipe Contest and Gift Basket Giveaway
My first time spending Thanksgiving in NYC..a la Italiana..we will be spending Thanksgiving with friends from Italy..so it will be an Italian flavored Thanksgiving complete with an apple pie made…
Menu from Montepulciano | Pici alla Briciole (Pasta with Toasted Breadcrumbs)
copyright 2014 Art of Living, PrimaMedia,Inc/Maria Liberati “Refill the glass that is empty..empty the glass that is filled..never leave a glass filled..never leave a glass empty!” (Templan) One of…
Fond Food Memories: Montepulciano and Abruzzo | Saffron Nutty Biscotti
copyright 2014 Art of Living,Primamedia,Inc/Maria Liberati Montepulciano has still been on my mind.. and especially the cantucci biscotti that we enjoyed with the Vin Santo produced there..but as the saying…
Montepulciano Memories Gnocchetti Tuscan Style
…fill the glass that is empty. Don’t ever leave a glass empty..don’t ever leave a glass full…. This week ,The Basic Art of Italian Cooking by Maria Liberati tm wqw…
Apricot Mouse with Chocolate Crumble | Summer in the Piazza
text copyright 2014 Maria Liberati/Art of Living, PrimaMedia,Inc Life here in this ' little town' never fails to keep me entertained .. from the town priest that…
Frittata con Mentuccia (Mint Frittata) | How To Use Mint
Summer afternoon, Summer afternoon: to me those have always been the two most beautiful words in the English language Henry James A Frittata is one of the most versatile dishes…
Recipe for Tramezzini | A Roman Holiday Inspired Staycation
copyright 2014 Art of Living, PrimaMedia, Inc./Maria Liberati The official start to the unofficial beginning of summer is finally here..."as tasty as summer's first peach" my favorite saying comes…
Cetara's Ancient Sauce | Colatura di Alici (Garum)
copyright 2014 Art of Living,PrimaMedia,Inc/Maria Liberati So continuing on my trip through Amalfi and filming of the first episode of my new PBS TV show.. the story I want to…
Experience Lemons from Amalfi and Lemon Ricotta Braided Bread
copyright 2014 Art of Living, PrimaMedia,Inc/Maria LiberatiWhen life gives you lemons..you know how the saying goes….One particular thing I forgot to highlight from my last blog post while filming my…
Thanks Amalfi, Positano, Ravello
Thanks to the Costiera Amalfitana for all their help in organizing filming for the first episode of my new PBS TV Series… here are some photos from the filming…. Grazie…
An Italian Easter, Getting Ready for Easter Bread
copyright 2014 art of living, PrimaMedia,Inc/Maria Liberati Colorful Easter eggs and breads of all shapes,sizes and flavors add to the festive sights and sounds of the Holiday here …..but... While…
Foodie Spots in Seattle | Quintessential Gourmet Tuscan Spice Blend
copyright 2014 Art of Living,PrimaMedia,Inc/Maria Liberati Special Thanks to Quintessential Gourmet in Seattle Washington who is now carrying The Basic Art of Italian Cooking by Maria Liberati tm…
Tomato and Mozzarella Appetizer | Academy Awards
copyright 2014, Art of Living, PrimaMedia,Inc/Maria Liberati Besides the beautiful scenery, my favorite part of the Oscar winning film of the past, Mediterraneo, (a charming film about a group…
Lasagne alla Melanzane (Eggplant Lasagna) | Why Love Is The Best Ingredient
copyright 2014 Maria Liberati/Art of Living,PrimaMedia,Inc. "A torta (cake) made with love always bakes perfect and delicious!”.. one of our dinner guests recounted how she made a cake for her…
How to Sunday Dinner! How Things Change, How They Stay the Same
copyright 2014 Maria Liberati/Art of Living, PrimaMedia,Inc A house is at its’ most beautiful when filled with guests ..today’s Sunday dinner, with a house full of people reminded me of the…
Monte Bianco and a Long Lost Schiacciapatate
copyright 2014 Maria Liberati/Art of Living,PrimaMedia,Inc (photo from it.wikipedia.org) …beginning to look forward to Spring… but some winter experiences still to be had…… The things that are expected…
From Venice to Vienna | Celebrating The New Year with Food and Music
Text copyright 2014 Maria Liberati/Art of Living, PrimaMedia,Inc A relaxing New Year Celebration as I like it..filled with music and food ..food and music… in the kitchen on TV -the…
Santo Stefano, Christmas Leftovers, and Nativity Scenes
And the week continues on as one long Festa..today is Santo Stefano ( Saint Stephen).. this day has been a national Holiday here in Italy since 1946. But this…
Dining the Distance from Rome to Abruzzo | Italian Christmas Market
copyright 2013 Maria Liberati/Art of Living, PrimaMedia,inc From the airport in Rome, on the way to Abruzzo is a delicious feast all along the way,,stopping for freshly baked cornetti…
Mostarda From Cremona | Upcoming Event in PA
copyright Art of Living,PrimaMedia,Inc 2013/Maria Liberati I have been likening my Professional chef board to that of a Stradivarius violin… Antonio Stradivari was so passionate about his violins that he…
Anginetti Cookies | Italian Comfort Food
“Nothing would be more tiresome than eating and drinking if God had not made them a pleasure as well as a necessity”. ~Voltaire copyright 2013 Art of Living,PrimaMedia,Inc/Maria…
Autumn Risotto with Gorgonzola | My Sunny Fall Day at the Farmers Market
“Delicious autumn! My very soul is wedded to it, and if I were a bird I would fly about the earth seeking the successive autumns”. - George Eliot I…
Homemade Herbed Salt | How to Use Herbs Like an Italian Chef
copyright 2013 Maria Liberati/Art of Living, PrimaMedia,Inc. If variety is the spice of life…I had a' spicy' 4 days in Seattle Washington.... there for appearances at Festa Italiana and …
