Everything You Need To Know Before Planting an Herb Garden
Anyone who’s spent time in the kitchen knows that that the fresher the ingredients, the better the taste. While most of us don’t have the time or resources for growing…
How To Make Al Capone's Dandelion Soup
Editor : Chris Manganaro copyright 2012 Art of Living, PrimaMedia,Inc Have you ever tasted dandelion greens? Growing up, my grandfather got me hooked on the dandelion soup he used to…
Why I Buy Fresh and Local | Tis Not the Season
copyright 2012 Art of Living, PrimaMedia, Inc./Maria Liberati (photo credit: www.giardinaggio.it) Dreaming of summer or more like wishing for summer and the warm NOT cold sun of August..found what I …
Gusto as a Mantra | Torta Alla Senese (Siena Style Cake)
copyright Art of Living, PrimaMedia, Inc/Maria Liberati I have adopted the word Gusto as my mantra…… Gusto is an English word, an adverb to describe ‘doing with enjoyment and excitement…..…
Sunday Dinner | Flan di Pomodoro, Zucchini, e Formaggio (Zucchini, Tomato, and Cheese Flan)
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 classic Italian movie Il Gattopardo (The…
Serving Bread and Fond Memories | Cooking Is A Legacy of Love
It’s kind of eery... but lately I have been feeling as though I am' channeling 'my grandparents and great aunts from Italy through food..let me explain… My grandfather used to…
An Italian Afternoon | Tombola at the Post Office, Hot Borlotti Bean Soup, and Torta Paradiso
copyright 2011 Art of Living, PrimaMedia,Inc (photo credit : www.olomedeia.it) Post offices are becoming unbearable here,,today there were 100 people ahead of me in line at , my only salvation…
Pasta Shells with Lobster and Spinach | Christmas in Rome
A perfect Christmas concert at Santa Prassede in the center of Rome, was an unexpected surprise as I arrived on Sunday. I have heard about this church before but it…
Fantastic Fungi… Thanksgiving in the Mountains of Abruzzo
Copyright 2021 Art of Living, Prima Media, Inc/ Maria Liberati The variety of landscapes in the region of Abruzzo, Italy, in November are filled with subdued colors. Close to the…
Cantucci Biscotti.. Find Your Tranquility With Tuscan Therapy
I understand what DaVinci saw in the quiet, tranquility of Tuscany. Any time I need a break from my hectic life, I sit down and watch a snippet of a…
Garden Fresh Onion Frittata | A Taste of Home
copyright Art of Living, PrimaMedia,Inc/Maria Liberati 2011 If home is where the heart is then it’s the details that count, the little things that make you feel comfortable…
Chocolate Ricotta Cheesecake Squares | Two Cheesecakes and a Spaghettata
Besides, my frequent trips to the internet to find out about the latest weather reports in the East Coast of the US, I was preoccupied with making 2 chocolate ricotta…
Summer Lemon Torta | Recipes from Sorrento, Italy
Lemons have been used in many ways throughout history. During the European Renaissance, the fashionable ladies used lemons as a way to make their lips red and pronounced. In the…
Sorbetto Colored Sunsets | Storybook Beaches
copyright 2011, art of living, Prima Media,Inc./Maria Liberati Nestled amongst four seas, the grandiose beaches of Italy look like storybook paintings come to life with water infused sapphires and emeralds,…
A Country House and A Special Present | Happy Father's Day Memories
A Happy Father’s Day to all Father’s and a special one to my Father. A story from my The Basic Art of Italian Cooking: Holidays & Special Occasions book is…
The Soul of a 5 lb Can of Tomatoes | Spaghetti with Red Clam Sauce
copyright 2011 Art of Living, PrimaMedia,Inc/Maria Liberati Today in my kitchen I opened up the largest can of tomatoes (5 lbs 10 ounces) I have ever opened. It was also…
Pasquetta to the Rescue | How To Halt That After-Easter Letdown
If you are having some type of letdown after Easter, consider celebrating ‘Pasquetta’ or Little Easter as they do in Italy. Always celebrated on Easter Monday and it’s also like…
Traditional Italian Easter Bread | How To Make Pane di Pasqua all’Uova
Easter Egg Bread (Pane di Pasqua all’Uova) copyright 2011 art of living, PrimaMedia,Inc/Maria Liberati While most children were awakened on Easter morning with thoughts of seeing an Easter basket filled…
How To Preserve Cauliflower | Cavolfiori Sott'Aceto | Pickled Cauliflower
"Training is everything. The peach was once a bitter almond; the cauliflower is nothing but cabbage with a college education" Mark Twain (copyright 2011 art of living,PrimaMedia,Inc/Maria Liberati) One of my…
Gluten Free (GF) Frittata on the Beach & Menu for a (Much Needed) Staycation
copyright 2011 art of living,PrimaMedia,Inc/Maria Liberati Dreaming of the sun, the beach, the warm sea..I guess it is cabin fever. If you are in many places of the world experiencing…
Torta Pane e Cioccolata (Bread & Chocolate Cake) | The Basic Art of Simplicity
copyright 2011 art of living, PrimaMedia,Inc/Maria Liberati The basic art of simplicity....is how I describe this cake. It is simple and uses fine breadcrumbs instead of flour (so if you…
A Gluten Free Vanilla Cream Pudding
copyright 2011 art of living,PrimaMedia,Inc/Maria Liberati Much to my surprise many people in Italy also have celiac disease. While entertaining at the country house and wanting to be the perfect hostess for many of…
Chianti, Cantucci & Cornflakes?
copyright 2011 art of living,PrimaMedia,Inc/Maria Liberati What does Chianti have in common with cornflakes..well not much. But this past summer when I was invited to spend some time at…
A Peaceful Quiet, Mountain Climbing, Risotto della Volpe
Today was filled with peace and quiet..a walk in the serene mountains of Abruzzo...my Tibet..I know when I have reached the top the moment I see my favorite sign..La…
Lord Byron, Lobster & Champagne
copyright 2010 art of living,PrimaMedia,Inc/Maria Liberati Lord Byron once said: “ A woman should not be seen eating and drinking unless it is lobster salad and champagne, the only true…
Post Holiday Cocktails & Finger Foods
Holiday Decorations began coming down, today, at the country house.. the 6th of January is the official end of the Holidays here...our tree was 'stripped' of its' tinsel and home…
Happy La Befana & A Royal Recipe
coyright 2010 art of living, PrimaMedia,Inc/Maria Liberati La Befana is almost here or as tradition goes she should be 'flying' by on her broomstick sometime before dawn tomorrow morning, the…
Happy Birthday Isaac Newtown & Apple Biscotti
copyright 2010, art of living, PrimaMedia,Inc Today, January 4th, is the Birthday of Isaac Newtown.. so today, I am inspired, in honor of Isaac Newtown, by the thought of apples..even while…
Limoncini with Creamy Tuna for a Holiday Lunch
copyright 2010, art of living,PrimaMedia, Inc./Maria Liberati Quote of the Day: " We all exist under the same sun, no matter where we live" Did you know that... When you make your own mayonnaise…
A New Year's Day Dinner & Keywords to Avoid
copyright 2010 art of living,PrimaMedia,Inc/Maria Liberati New Year's Day Lunch/ Dinner was a meal filled ( of course) with great food. and conversation...but also with keywords to avoid.. words like-potatoes.. biscotti....…
