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Food Groups No Meal is Complete Without

Food Groups No Meal is Complete Without

Posted by By maria liberati May 12, 2023Posted inFood FactsNo Comments
When it comes to preparing a well-balanced meal, it is important to include a variety of food groups. Each food group provides essential nutrients that our body needs to function…
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What’s the Difference between Soup and Stew?

What’s the Difference between Soup and Stew?

Posted by By maria liberati January 19, 2022Posted inFood FactsNo Comments
The age-old question: what is the difference between soup and stew? The question has raged on for centuries, with confusion and disagreements abounding. Even wars have been waged over the…
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3 Spices to Have in Your Pantry That Provide Great Flavor and Health Benefits

Posted by By maria April 3, 2020Posted inFood Facts, Health and WellnessNo Comments
A fully stocked spice cabinet provides benefits far beyond simply adding a dose of flavor to your favorite foods. Many spices also provide a host of health benefits. Here are…
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Get to Know Your Food: Wheat, Lentils, and Chick Peas.

Posted by By maria July 10, 2019Posted inFood Facts, History of Foods, ItalyNo Comments
copyright 2019 Art of Living, PrimaMedia,Inc Many of my subscribers have been emailing from around the country because of my radio interviews this summer in Dallas, Cincinnati, Kentucky and other…
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The History of Herbs in Ancient Myths

Posted by By maria June 30, 2019Posted inFood Facts, History of FoodsNo Comments
Copyright 2019 Art of LIving, PrimaMedia,Inc. Guest Editor: Natasha Hague Herbs are considered some of the most flavorful and natural ingredients. Even though they bring their own unique flavor to…
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Herbs: What Are They and Why Are They Useful?

Posted by By maria May 13, 2019Posted inEvents & Appearances, Food Facts, History of FoodsNo Comments
Copyright 2019 Art of Living, PrimaMedia,Inc Guest Blogger: Rebecca Nocentino Herbs are an important ingredient to any great recipe when it comes to cooking. Rosemary, Sage, Cilantro and ginger are…
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My Favorite Herb: Lavender, Love, and Luck.

Posted by By maria May 6, 2019Posted inFood FactsNo Comments
To make a perfume, take some rose water and wash your hands in it, then take a lavender flower and rub it with your palms, and you will achieve the…
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Five Foods to Help Digestion

Posted by By maria February 12, 2019Posted inFood Facts, Health and WellnessNo Comments
Five Foods that Help Digestion copyright 2019 Art of Living/PrimaMedia, Inc Guest Blogger: Sarah Marino I always considered food to be medicine, and when it comes to digestion- that rings…
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Winter's 15 Best Seasonal Produce Items.

Posted by By maria January 6, 2019Posted inFood FactsNo Comments
copyright 2019 Art of Living, PrimaMedia,Inc/Maria Liberati Guest Blogger: Lauren Keller If you haven't noticed..winter is well on its' way! And with a new season comes new seasonal foods to…
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The Benefits of Buying Locally Grown Food…and Where to Find It.

Posted by By maria December 13, 2018Posted inFood Facts, Life HacksNo Comments
copyright 2018 Art of Living, Prima Media, Inc Guest Blogger: Lauren Keller If you haven't been living under a rock, you've probably read countless articles, posts, news stories urging you…
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Everything You've Ever Wanted To Know About Espresso.

Posted by By maria November 30, 2018Posted inCoffee, Food FactsNo Comments
copyright 2018 Art of Living, PrimaMedia,Inc Guest Editor Laura Keller For many of us, espresso is a near necessity. Whether it gets you up and going in the morning, pulls…
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Why Italy is the Culinary Capital of the World?

Posted by By maria November 13, 2018Posted inFood Facts, Italian Culinary Tours, Italian Culture, ItalyNo Comments
Six of Europe’s Top 15 “foodie cities” as named by Eating Europe, were in Italy. The country is so famous for its fabulous cuisine few could argue that it isn’t…
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Happy National Pasta Month!

Posted by By maria October 1, 2018Posted inFood Facts, History of Foods, Special OccasionsNo Comments
National Pasta Month (October) October is National Pasta Month. Celebrate with these tips and a recipe from Gourmand World Award Winning Chef Maria Liberati. Please feel free to use this…
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Behind the Nostalgia: Celebrating National Chocolate Milk Day.

Posted by By maria September 26, 2018Posted inFood Facts, History of Foods, Special OccasionsNo Comments
National Chocolate Milk Day (September 27) September 27th is National Chocolate Milk Day. Celebrate with these tips and a recipe from Gourmand World Award Winning Chef Maria Liberati. Please feel…
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Oh, the Pastabilities! Happy (Belated) National Linguini Day!

Posted by By maria September 17, 2018Posted inFood Facts, History of Foods, Recipes, Special OccasionsNo Comments
 September 15th was National Linguini Day. Celebrate with these tips and a recipe from Gourmand World Award Winning Chef Maria Liberati. Please feel free to use this article as is.…
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Celebrating National Beer Lover's Day Like an Italian Chef (Beer Penne, and more!)

Posted by By maria August 6, 2018Posted inCooking TIps, Food Facts, History of FoodsNo Comments
September 7th is National Beer Lover’s Day. Celebrate with these tips and a recipe from Gourmand World Award Winning Chef Maria Liberati. Please feel free to use this article as…
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Let's Talk About Banana Splits.

Posted by By maria July 27, 2018Posted inFood Facts, History of FoodsNo Comments
National Banana Split Day (August 25) Guest Blogger: Danasha Wise copyright 2018 Art of Living, PrimaMedia,, Inc August 25th is National Banana Split Day. Celebrate with these tips and a…
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Which of these Zucchini Recipes Will You Enjoy on National Zucchini Day?

Posted by By maria July 17, 2018Posted inFood Facts, History of Foods, Holidays, RecipesNo Comments
National Zucchini Day (August 8) August 8th is National Zucchini Day. Celebrate with these tips and a recipe from Gourmand World Award Winning Chef Maria Liberati. Please feel free to…
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Happy National Coffee Milkshake Day.

Posted by By maria July 14, 2018Posted inFood Facts, La Dolce Vita (Dessert Recipes), RecipesNo Comments
Guest Blogger: Danasha Wise National Coffee Milkshake Day (July 26) July 26th is National Coffee Milkshake Day. Celebrate with these tips and a recipe from Gourmand World Award Winning Chef…
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Coffee Cream Frost Recipe! | Happy National Ice Cream Month.

Posted by By maria July 3, 2018Posted inFood Facts, History of Foods, La Dolce Vita (Dessert Recipes), Recipes, Summer RecipesNo Comments
National Ice Cream Month A whole month dedicated to celebrating ice cream may sound too good to be true, but it is true. In 1984, President Ronald Reagan decided to…
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The Colorful History of Jelly Beans | Happy Jelly Bean Day!

Posted by By maria April 19, 2018Posted inFood Facts, History of Foods, HolidaysNo Comments
guest blogger: Sarah Bauer April 22 is National Jelly Bean Day!   Jelly beans are mostly made of sugar, starch, and glucose. This mixture is heated to 350 degrees Fahrenheit…
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10 Traditional Easter Holiday Foods From Around The World

Posted by By maria March 30, 2018Posted inFood Facts, History of Foods, HolidaysNo Comments
text copyright 2018  Art of Living, PrimaMedia, Inc Guest Blogger: Annie Beurman Easter is one of the few days of the year you can ignore that diet you’ve been working…
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5 Signature Dishes from Tuscany & Tuscan Culinary Heritage

Posted by By maria February 22, 2018Posted inFood Facts, History of Foods, Italy, RecipesNo Comments
Copyright 2018 Art of Living, Prima Media,Inc. Guest Blogger: Sarah Bauer (photo: copyright 2018 Art of Living, PrimaMedia,Inc) Leonardo da Vinci’s home region of Tuscany has a unique culinary heritage.…
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The History of Peanut Butter | Celebrating National Peanut Butter Day

Posted by By maria February 2, 2018Posted inFood Facts, History of Foods, HolidaysNo Comments
  copyright 2018 Art of Living, PrimaMedia, Inc Guest Blogger: Sarah Bauer Peanut butter lovers rejoice – National Peanut Butter Day just passed us -January 24th... as if you needed…
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The History of Corn Chips | Happy National Corn Chip Day!

Posted by By maria January 30, 2018Posted inFood Facts, History of Foods, HolidaysNo Comments
copyright 2018 Art of Living, PrimaMedia,Inc Guest Blogger:Sarah Bauer Certain foods are so loved that Holidays have been created around them.... January 29th is National Corn Chip Day. To this…
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Alchemy in the Kitchen | How Leonardo Da Vinci Thought of Food

Posted by By maria January 29, 2018Posted inArt, Culinary Art, Food Facts, History of FoodsNo Comments
Copyright 2018, Art of Living, PrimaMedia, Inc   Guest Blogger: Sarah Bauer Chew well, and whatever you take into you Should be well-cooked and of simple ingredients. -Leonardo da Vinci…
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The Differences Between Authentic Italian Food and American-Italian Food.

Posted by By maria December 30, 2017Posted inCulinary 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,…
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An Omelette or Frittata? What’s the Difference?

Posted by By maria December 15, 2017Posted inContests and Giveaways, Food Facts, History of FoodsNo Comments
The question I hear most often is: What is the difference between an omelette and a frittata? The frittata is Italian in origin and the omelette in French..but an omelette…
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Sushi Burrito | The Best of Food Fusions and Hybrid Cuisines

Posted by By maria August 16, 2017Posted inCulinary Art, Food Facts, History of FoodsNo Comments
Guest Editor: Christina Joell copyright 2017 Art of Living, PrimaMedia Inc. A sushi burrito. The idea is intriguing, innovative and pretty creative. We could even say it’s cross-cultural. It takes…
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The Gifted Great Sage: History's Most Magical Herb

Posted by By maria August 9, 2017Posted inFood Facts, History of FoodsNo Comments
Guest Editor: Christina Joell copyright 2017 Art of Living, Prima Media, Inc Sweet and savory – a flavor combination that is sought after by lots of people by lots of…
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Happy Holidays, Happy New Year 2022!

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.

Lentil Soup Recipe for a Prosperous New Year.

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