Ciambellone Classico in the Mountains of Abruzzo
copyright 2009, Maria Liberati Dessert for yesterday's August 15th Holiday picnic was delicious and is as easy to make as it is to eat. Had the picnic at home in the…
Happy August 15th!
copyright 2009, Maria Liberati Stopped for a picnic today in the mountains of Abruzzo, after all it is the 15th of August, the biggest summer Holiday in all of Europe.…
La Valigia di Sogni (part 2)
copyright 2009, Maria Liberati Suitcase not unpacked yet, filled still with lots of dreams to follow, will be back soon from the visit to Pescara and nearby towns. Found a beautiful…
Waiting for Rome…Cornetto..cappuccino…
copyright 2009, Maria Liberati Counting down the hours here at the airport till my first authentic cappuccino and cornetto, 13 hours and counting, after all is has been about 8…
Atlantic City Food & Wine Show
As promised here are photos from the Atlantic City Food and Wine Show.. held recently at Bally's Casino.. was a paradise for foodies....great wines and foods..and many tastings going on all…
August in Atlantic City…..
copyright 2009, Maria Liberati Thanks for all those that came to my appearance at the Atlantic City Food & Wine Show at Bally's Casino this weekend. More photos and recipes…
Fresh Lemons & the Perfumes of Summer!
copyright 2009, Maria Liberati Buying fresh fruit in the summer is one of my favorite things to do, the aromas of the freshly picked fruits are so hypnotic (especially if…
Pinot Grigio..in Oregon??
copyright 2009, Maria Liberati Pinot Gris, has delighted the lips of wine-lovers for centuries. Its origins can be traced back to Burgundy, France (where it is called…
On The Road Again..Enjoying Local Produce.
copyright 2009, Maria Liberati From locally produced zucchini and plumcots to heirloom tomatoes, my trip to Annapolis ,Maryland down to Fairfax Virginia...was a delicious one. Traveling by car (in the…
A Tuscan State of Mind
copyright 2009, Maria Liberati Having a Tuscan Picnic, whether I am in Tuscany or anywhere, is one of my favorite things to do whether I am eating alone or with…
Spaghetti alla Carbonara-the President's Favorite Dish
copyright 2009, Maria Liberati It's recipe Tuesdays on twitter at http://twitter.com/Marialiberati so you can follow along there for recipes all through today. In The Basic Art of Italian Cooking Kitchen…
Eating is An Experience!
copyright 2009, Art of Living, PrimaMedia,Inc., Maria Liberati Today as I finished up a panel discussion at the Chestnut Hill Book Festival in Chestnut Hill, Pa on writing your own…
Flavors for the 4th….
Nothing epitomizes summer more than a picnic or barbecue on July 4th. Here's some healthy and fun ideas to make yours: For a healthy holiday dish for the grill this…
Delicious not Complicated…
copyright 2009, Maria Liberati Summer should be filled with delicious, uncomplicated foods.... Although food always evokes some kind of memory, the warm beautiful summer sun that shone briefly today, took…
My Love (Addiction) for the Jersey Blueberry
copyright 2009, Maria Liberati One of my favorite things about summer is being able to eat fresh blueberries from New Jersey... particularly South Jersey. But the season that you can…
An Ode to Picnics
copyright 2009, Maria Liberati Editor: Eliza Chute Who can have a bad day when the sun is shining, not a cloud in the sky? But better question is, who wants…
Father's Day & Creating Special Memories
copyright 2009, Maria Liberati Editor: Erin Kuhns As the saying goes, the best way to a man's heart is through his stomach. Dad is no exception. With Father's Day around…
How to Make a Day Salty and Sweet
copyright 2009, Maria Liberati Life seems to be broken up into chapters that could be described in tastes--sweet, salty, bitter, think of all the experiences in your life that can…
Keeping the 'Fresh' in Fruits and Veggies
copyright 2009, Maria Liberati Editor: Erin Kuhn Preserving fruits and vegetables is a very useful way to get the most out of your garden, or that great deal from the…
Food for Thought & Tramezzini
"Hmm..." said the bank manager, "you sure go food shopping a lot?" "What do you mean? " I said. "Well when you had us research the check for your phone…
Have a Kitchen Party!
copyright 2009, Maria Liberati Editor: Erin Kuhns Dinner parties are notorious for beginning or ending in the kitchen. There is something appealing and inviting about what is perhaps the most…
Balsamic Vinegar -Made in the USA
copyright 2009, Maria Liberati In Italy whatever you do must always be beautiful, the way you eat, the things you eat and so on. In keeping along those lines, I…
A Tale of Grappa..
Copyright 2009, Maria Liberati Editor: Kate Hollinger Grappa, a native Italian drink not for the faint of heart, is not as popular as the wines of Italy but just as…
Farfalle..the Stylish Pasta
copyright 2009, Maria Liberati Farfalle pasta (or bow tie pasta) always seemed more stylish and elegant to me than spaghetti or penne. Maybe it's the fact that they look like…
Bruschetta for Mother's Day Brunch
copyright 2009, Maria Liberati Mother's Day is celebrated all around the world and some celebrate the day more simply than others. Find meaning in small beautiful gestures, preparing a special…
Thinking of A Picnic in Tuscany
copyright 2009, Maria Liberati A Picnic can be defined as a family tradition, holiday gathering, or a romantic expression. There is a sense of intimacy and comfort in this…
Time to Harvest the Fiddleheads….
Copyright 2009, Maria Liberati Editor: Erin Kuhn Spring is a time for renewal, fresh air and growth. Watching the trees bloom and tulips blossom stirs excitement in people after a…
My Blackberry Garden & Freezer Jams
copyright 2009, Art of Living, PrimaMedia, Inc Editor: Erin Kuhns Fresh and local berries (not those that have traveled hundreds of miles to get to the table) are coming now that…
Making Pesto
copyright 2009, Maria Liberati Plant and herb lovers will tell you that now is the perfect time to pick basil leaves. And chefs will tell you that they’re the…
Rossini, Cocktails and Spring Holidays
copyright 2009, Maria Liberati Editor: Erin Kuhns Easter Sunday is usually a never ending meal, like all holiday meals in Italy. This year in Abruzzo, still stunned by the earthquake…
