Culinary Art - The Basic Art of Italian Cooking

Valentine’s Day & Carnevale: A Celebration of Love, Joy, and Italian Flavor

By maria February 11, 2026Baking, Caro Diario. (Dear diary...), Cook With Maria, Cooking TIps, Country Living, Cucina, cucina povere, Culinary Art, desserts, HolidaysNo Comments

The Basic Art of Italian Cooking Holidays and Special Occasions 2nd edition

🕯️ How to Honor Loved Ones Through Italian Traditions

By maria October 29, 2025Appetizer Recipes, Baking, Caro Diario. (Dear diary...), Cook With Maria, Cooking TIps, Country Living, Cucina, cucina povere, Culinary Art, desserts, Entertaining, Fall Recipes, Gluten Free & Delicious, History of Foods, HolidaysNo Comments

copyright Art of Living, Prima Media, Inc./Maria Liberati As October fades into November, the air in the Italian countryside grows crisp, scented with woodsmoke and simmering broths. It’s a time…

How to be a Chef in Your Own Kitchen with ChefsMandalaGourmet.com

By maria June 21, 2023Caro Diario. (Dear diary...), Cook With Maria, Cooking TIps, Country Living, Cucina, cucina povere, Culinary Art, Italy, Italy, La Dolce Vita, Pasta, Recipes, Sicily, slow food, The Maria Liberati Show, the Mediterranean diet, UncategorizedNo Comments

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…

3 States to Visit to Experience America's Diverse Food Culture

By maria January 25, 2020Culinary Art, TravelNo Comments

From sea to shining sea, America boasts a proud and storied food culture. With so many unique regions and people, the country is a true melting pot of flavors. Here…

Make Your Food a Masterpiece Inspired by Da Vinci

By maria April 12, 2018Art, Cooking TIps, Culinary ArtNo Comments

Tuscan Culinary History..Yummy Cantucci Biscotti Recipe

By maria March 21, 2018Baking, Cooking School in Tuscany, Culinary Art, History of Foods, RecipesNo Comments

Cantucci Biscotti copyright 2018 Art of Living, PrimaMedia, Inc Guest Blogger: Sarah Bauer Tuscany has been conquered many times throughout human history, first by the Apennine people between 1350 and…

10 Traditional Winter Meals from Around the World

By maria February 14, 2018Culinary Art, History of Foods, Winter RecipesNo Comments

Guest Blogger: Annie Beurman If you live somewhere in the world where you experience harsh winters,,,, surely you have to have some form of comfort against the mountains of snow…

How to Do Spirals From DaVinci to the Dinner Table

By maria February 6, 2018Art, Culinary Art, History of FoodsNo Comments

Alchemy in the Kitchen | How Leonardo Da Vinci Thought of Food

By maria January 29, 2018Art, Culinary Art, Food Facts, History of FoodsNo Comments

The Differences Between Authentic Italian Food and American-Italian Food.

By maria December 30, 2017Culinary Art, Food Facts, History of FoodsNo Comments

Editor: Annie Beurman copyright Art of Living, PrimaMedia,Inc. For those who love Italian food, it’s always a treat to pay a visit to the neighborhood Italian restaurant or pizzeria. However,…

Sushi Burrito | The Best of Food Fusions and Hybrid Cuisines

By maria August 16, 2017Culinary Art, Food Facts, History of FoodsNo Comments

Is Cava the New Champagne?

By maria July 29, 2017Culinary Art, WineNo Comments

A Tuscan Picnic | Cooking Classes and Events

By maria April 4, 2017Culinary Art, Events & Appearances, Pasta, RecipesNo Comments

Thanks to the attendees at my The Basic Art of a Tuscan Picnic Class at Bucks County Community College in Newtown, Pa this past weekend. As promised here are some…

Celebrating Autumn with a Pane Cotto Recipe

By maria October 11, 2016Abruzzo, Caro Diario. (Dear diary...), Cucina, cucina povere, Culinary Art, La Dolce Vita, RecipesNo Comments

What Do You Eat With..Where in the World Are You??

By maria February 17, 2016Cucina, Culinary Art, Uncategorized1 Comment

Tuscany, and a Tuscan Inspired Carpaccio

By maria February 16, 2016Art, Caro Diario. (Dear diary...), Chianti, Country Living, Cucina, cucina povere, Culinary Art, Entertaining, History of Foods, La Dolce Vita, the Mediterranean diet, Travel & customs, Tuscan, UncategorizedNo Comments

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…

A Simple Nut Torte on a Snowy Day in the Mountains of Italy..

By maria January 21, 2016Abruzzo, Cook With Maria, Country Living, Cucina, cucina povere, Culinary Art, desserts, Entertaining, UncategorizedNo Comments

After Christmas Crostata Made With Leftovers…

By maria December 28, 2015Caro Diario. (Dear diary...), Christmas, Country Living, Cucina, cucina povere, Culinary Art, dessertsNo Comments

The Top Three Foodie Cities in the US | Exploring Big City Cuisine

By maria October 8, 2015Culinary Art, Food Facts, History of Foods, TravelNo Comments

copyright 2015Art of Living, PrimaMedia, Inc/Maria Liberati Happy October.. Happy Fall...Happy Columbus Day..Happy National Pasta Month... Editor: Taylor Carter Whatever city you find yourself in, there is always a slew…

The Origin of Pizza

By maria February 8, 2015Culinary Art, Food Facts, History of Foods, PizzaNo Comments

Editor Shantae Taylor Are there any Pizza lovers out there? “I like pizza, if I could eat anything, I would take pasta carbonara, I would put it inside the pizza,…

Maria Liberati's Italian Culinary Tour | Celebrate St. Valentine's Day In Italy With Me

By maria January 16, 2015Cook With Maria, Culinary Art, Holidays, Italian Culinary Tours, Italy, Special Occasions, TravelNo Comments

Saint Valentine’s Day all began because of a bishop known as Saint Valentine in the town of Terni, Umbria who faced persecution and death because he married young lovers…

Crema Cotta with Berries | How You Can Cook With 5 Star Chefs in Italy

By maria August 9, 2014Cook With Maria, Culinary Art, Italy, La Dolce Vita (Dessert Recipes), Recipes, TravelNo Comments

2014 Art of Living, PrimaMedia,Inc./Maria Liberati 2 ounces fresh blueberries 4 ounces fresh strawberries 2 ounces fresh raspberries or blackberries 1/4 cup sugar 1 1/3 cup milk 2 eggs…

Thanks Amalfi, Positano, Ravello

By maria April 21, 2014Caro Diario. (Dear diary...), Culinary Art, TravelNo Comments

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…

Lasagne alla Melanzane (Eggplant Lasagna) | Why Love Is The Best Ingredient

By maria February 4, 2014Caro Diario. (Dear diary...), Culinary Art, Food Facts, RecipesNo Comments

Become One of the Family | Viggiano's Italian Restaurant

By maria July 24, 2013Culinary Art, Restaurant Recommendations, TravelNo Comments

Year of Italian Culture | Upcoming Events in the USA

By maria May 23, 2013Culinary Art, Events & Appearances, TravelNo Comments

2013 is the Official Year of Italian Culture in the USA…catch an event ! Also I will be guest speaker at the Sons of Italy Lodge annual Scholarship dinner…

In Search of Freshly Made Cornetti

By maria December 28, 2012Caro Diario. (Dear diary...), Culinary ArtNo Comments

searching for a freshly baked cornetti is not an easy task anymore, having to make them myself in my test kitchen..

What Is The Difference Between An Omelette and A Frittata?

By maria December 16, 2012Culinary Art, Food Facts, History of FoodsNo Comments

My Life in Food | Garlic From Sulmona

By maria August 16, 2012Caro Diario. (Dear diary...), Culinary Art, Italian Culture, ItalyNo Comments

My Life In Food | Watermelon, the Perfect Ingredient

By maria August 14, 2012Caro Diario. (Dear diary...), Culinary Art, Italian CultureNo Comments

(photo credit: www.eventinfotoscana.it) “Watermelon, you eat ,you drink, you wash your face” quoted from opera singer Enrico Caruso Watermelons everywhere…August 15th means watermelon and grilling..it is the official start…