On this weeks podcast I had the pleasure of interviewing Stef Drezga of Chefs Mandala, creator of the Pastaficio Mandala line of gourmet pasta sauces, ., while I was making…
Happy Memorial Day with My first Watermelon of the Season A Happy Memorial Day weekend.. Does this mean summer is finally here? It must be summer, I got to purchase…
When it comes to cooking, chefs operate on many different levels and use a wide variety of ingredients, equipment, and utensils. From home chefs to amateur chefs to professional chefs,…
Autumn is a second spring when every leaf is a flower. Albert Camus copyright 2016 Maria Liberati/Art of Living, Prima Media,Inc. One day of the week was always reserved for…
Guest editor: Taylor Carter Copyright 2016 Eating Around the World.. When we think of eating utensils, the most familiar ones come to mind; forks, knives, and spoons. Maybe chopsticks come…
copyright 2016 Art of Living, PrimaMedia,Inc/Maria Liberati Editor: Lisa Zatulovsky TUSCANY and a TUSCAN INSPIRED ANIPASTO It is no wonder that the beautiful scenery of Tuscany’s lush greenery and regal…
Photo credit (www.marsicalive.it) text copyright 2016 Maria Liberati/Art of Living, PrimaMedia,Inc What to do on a snowy day in the sleepy mountains of Italy…read poetry by Leonardo DaVinci and make…
copyright 2015 Art of Living, PrimaMedia,Inc/Maria Liberati The Christmas Holidays are my favorite time to be creative in the kitchen with all of the leftovers! Leftover sugar cookie…
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…
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…
copyright 2011 art of living,PrimaMedia,Inc/Maria Liberati Scarpediem...has become one of my favorite new stores in the center of town here..okay,it has nothing to do with food or the kitchen but…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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....…
A day spent looking for' funghi' (mushrooms) for a dish of hot polenta on a cold winter day.....a fun day to look for mushrooms because I encountered so many friends…
copyright 2010 art of living, PrimaMedia,Inc/Maria Liberati Cassola is traditionally a Jewish dessert, but because the main ingredient is fresh ricotta cheese it is also a traditional cheesecake served…
After surviving another Feast of the Seven Fishes here in Italy (the meal typically celebrated in Italy and now all over the world for Christmas Eve with many seafood dishes)…
copyright 2010 art of living, PrimaMedia,Inc/Maria Liberati And the week continues on as one long Festa..today is Santo Stefano ( Saint Stephen).. this day has been a national Holiday…
copyright 2010 art of living/PrimaMedia,Inc/ Maria Liberati Posting on breaks between eating and cooking today...from the mountains of Abruzzo..from Vigilia( Christmas Eve) Feast of the Seven Fishes (and almost…
copyright 2010 art of living,PrimaMedia,Inc/Maria Liberati Anticipating my Christmas in Italy this year and planning my menu...I am reflecting (for lack of a better word)on(what will be) a continuing 24 hour…
copyright 2010 art of living, PrimaMedia, Inc. I love having a kitchen full of people to cook for, but every now and again I love to relax..and cook for one..Me!…
copyright 2010 art of living,PrimaMedia,Inc. Here it is..just in time for the 12 Days of Christmas..our 2010 Annual Holiday Guide...filled with extra special 'foodie'products 'discovered' by our team of Editors…
My favorite thing in the kitchen has become my On Top of Spaghetti Doll (part of the Madame Alexander collection). If I need any ‘pasta inspiration’ she seems to give…
I want to wish you all and your families the Happiest and Healthiest New Year in 2022! Thank you all so much for joining me and helping me to make The Basic Art of Italian Cooking and The Maria Liberati Show a success! I can’t wait to share my next book (The Basic Art of Italian Cooking Diaries: Seasons) with you, it will release in late Spring/early Summer.