Why Pasta is Great for Dinner Parties
When hosting a dinner party, one of the major challenges is finding a dish that caters to everyone's taste, is relatively simple to prepare, and can be made in large…
How to Picnic with Strawberries, Coffee and Your Pup
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…
How To Optimize Your Home for Entertaining
One of the many benefits of owning your own home is having an ample amount of space to host gatherings with family and friends. Here are a few ideas that…
How To Prepare Your Kitchen for a Dinner Party
No matter the size of your house, guests will always gather in the kitchen. To make sure that everyone feels welcome, make sure this crucial room reflects your dining and…
How To Host an Outdoor Italian-Themed Dinner Party
A dinner party is sure to bring your friends and family all together. Whether you're Italian or simply love Italian food, your company and delicious menu can come together to…
How To: Preparing to Host Events for the Holiday Season.
Glad tidings can be ever gladder when you're hosting people for the holidays. Whether you're going to be entertaining some relatives for an extended visit or having a holiday dinner,…
Tailgating Ideas and Essentials.
For some tailgating/ homegating ideas... If you are tailgating ..here are some great products for your next tailgating or homegating event ..my segment on Fox Channel 43 in York/Lancaster. Pa…
Crunchy Waffle Recipe |The Greatest Tailgating Snack
Today is Happy Waffle Day! Did you know that 76% of Americans like waffles 80% of Americans like butter on them 80% of women like waffles compared with 69% of…
How To Throw The Best Tailgating Event | Tips You Need to Know
More and more people are joining in the fun and celebrating tailgating season and showing their team spirit, but you don't have to be a football fan to celebrate and…
Tuscany, and a Tuscan Inspired Carpaccio
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..
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…
The Cucumber and Basil Cocktail | Perfect Long Drink for Your Superbowl Party
copyright 2015 Art of Living, PrimaMedia,inc/Maria Liberati The Long Drink... When planning a get together or party my go-to beverage of choice besides wine is…
Tailgating and Homegating Ideas
If you are tailgating ..here are some great products for your next tailgating or homegating event ..this recently appeared on Fox Channel 43 in York/Lancaster. Pa http://fox43.com/2014/09/26/tailgatinghomegating-essentials/
5 Rules for Picnics & A Lemon Cheesecake Recipe
copyright 2014 Art of Living, PrimaMedia,Inc/Maria Liberati What would summer be without the (under rated) picnic..or eating al fresco..or dining outside..or whatever you call it.. Besides all the fresh luscious…
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…
Tips for Your Holiday Table | How To Make Holiday Table Settings
Holidays are meant for sumptuous feasts and food is the star of your events! But table settings and décor are almost as important…here are some products for your Holiday Table..(they…
How To Give Your Holiday Table Decor an Italian Twist
copyright 2013 Art of Living,PrimaMedia, Inc./Maria Liberati Thanksgiving is one of those Holidays of the year when food is the 'star' of the event. So don't forget to decorate your…
5 Essential Outdoor Entertaining Tips | How To Entertain Outdoors
Guest Post by Thaddaeus Smith, SternoCandleLamp Communications Manager & Executive Chef Adding More Control to Outdoor Events While many prefer the ease of more controlled indoor events that take place…
A New Year's Eve Menu From The Mountains of Italy
copyright 2012 Art of Lliving, PrimaMedia,Inc./Maria Liberati New Year’s eve is always filled with a bit of nostalgia for the past and new for the year to come… Menu Served…
Local Foods, Local Friends, Local Traditions | Tis the Season
Local foods, local friends all together for the Holidays…a Holiday get together everything was centered a the local delights to be found in and around ..bio diversity is what one…
How To Make Tramezzini Italy’s Elegant Club Sandwich
Text Copyright 2012 Art of Living, PrimaMedia,Inc/Maria Liberati A friend is someone that believes in your future and accepts you the way you are… Friends for lunch or brunch…and not…
Things To Consider When Picking Wedding Cake Toppers
The perfect way to top the perfect wedding cake is to choose wedding cake toppers that are unique to the couple. If you really want your guests to know something…
4 Refreshing Italian Drinks To Kick Off Summer
Guest Blogger: Brianne Wetovick copyright 2012 Art of Living,PrimaMedia,Inc The unofficial start to summer has come and gone. With it brought longer days, hotter weather, and maybe a more adventurous…
Cheesecake Made Easy | Online Ordering
Have you ever thought of shopping for dessert online? Sometimes preparing a dinner can be exhausting, so you may want to give yourself a little break. Prepare dinner and then…
An Opera in 3 Acts | The Art of Entertaining
copyright 2012 Art of Living, PrimaMedia,inc/Maria Liberati New Year's Day unfolded just like a great opera..... Act 1-.waking up in the center of Rome to the sound of thousands of church…
Thanksgiving in Tuscany..Siena.. Thanksgiving Dessert
I have been receiving requests from the media asking for recipes that are unique for Thanksgiving dinner. This dessert that comes form Siena, Italy, is an interesting cross between a…
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…
How To Host Do It Yourself Wine Tastings at Home | Perfect to Pair with Grilled Porcini Mushrooms
copyright art of living, PrimaMedia,Inc My favorite way to spend a lazy Sunday afternoon is eating al fresco at home, so that I can have a leisurely, meal with a great…
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…
'Scarpe' Diem and a Chocolate Orange Torte
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…
