Holidays - 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…

Common Dietary Restrictions You Should Plan Your Meals Around

By maria liberati December 21, 2021Cooking TIps, HolidaysNo Comments

How to Prevent Cooking Accidents during the Holidays

By maria liberati December 11, 2021HolidaysNo Comments

With the holiday season upon us, it’s time to plan and host the traditional holiday gatherings. Of course, no holiday gathering would be complete without food, which means you’ll likely…

How to Picnic with Strawberries, Coffee and Your Pup

By maria May 27, 2021Caro Diario. (Dear diary...), Cooking TIps, Country Living, Cucina, Drink Recipes, Entertaining, Holidays, Homemade Dog Food Recipes, How To's, Recipes, Summer Recipes, The Maria Liberati Show, Uncategorized5 Comments

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…

Let's Make Zeppole | A Cream Puff To Celebrate St. Joseph's Day.

By maria March 19, 2020Holidays, Italian Culture, La Dolce Vita (Dessert Recipes), RecipesNo Comments

Grazie..is the Italian word for 'thank you'. Make it a point to say thank you, in any language, at least once a day to someone. I am sending a special…

Dining on a Dime: How To Keep Holiday Meals Simple, Sophisticated, and Inexpensive. (Christmas Podcast)

By maria December 15, 2019Holidays, Podcast PromotionNo Comments

December 22 at 5 pm tune in to the podcast Dining on a Dime's Christmas edition at www.wildfireradio.com and you can also hear the show any time if you miss…

How To: Preparing to Host Events for the Holiday Season.

By maria November 30, 2019Christmas, Entertaining, Holidays, How To'sNo Comments

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,…

Thanksgiving and Gratitude

By maria November 22, 2019HolidaysNo Comments

Sending wishes for a Happy Thanksgiving! This is the day to remember to give thanks for things that we sometimes take for granted..things that are really special gifts. If you…

4 Holiday Shopping Tips for the Busy Mom

By maria November 19, 2019Christmas, Holidays, Life Hacks, ParentingNo Comments

The holidays are right around the corner, and stores have already begun advertising hot items and specialty food items. Even though you're busy, there's no doubt that you want to…

Halloween in Italy and a Chocolate Pumpkin Cake.

By maria October 13, 2019Holidays, Italian Culture, La Dolce Vita (Dessert Recipes)No Comments

I love Holidays that give us an excuse to create a dessert for the occasion and Halloween is one of those days..healthy delicious pumpkin is a seasonal ingredient and makes…

La Notte di San Lorenzo: My Experience at Night of the Shooting Stars

By maria August 8, 2019Holidays, Italian CultureNo Comments

For my part I know nothing with any certainty, but the sight of the stars makes me dream. Vincent Van Gogh One of my favorite eves to be in a…

Risotto with Seafood and Peas: Your New Christmas Eve Meal Tradition.

By maria November 5, 2018Christmas, Holidays, Recipes, Winter Recipes2 Comments

Celebrate Ferr'Agosto With These Homemade Strawberry Popsicles.

By maria August 15, 2018Holidays, Italian Culture, La Dolce Vita (Dessert Recipes), Recipes, Special OccasionsNo Comments

Which of these Zucchini Recipes Will You Enjoy on National Zucchini Day?

By maria July 17, 2018Food 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…

Happy 4th! Celebrate Summer | Tuscan Picnic July 21st, August 18th at Casa Casale!

By maria July 2, 2018Events & Appearances, Features, HolidaysNo Comments

“Once you have tasted flight, you will forever walk the earth with your eyes turned skyward, for there you have been, and there you will always long to return.” –Leonardo…

How to Celebrate National Dog Day

By maria June 23, 2018Holidays, Pet recipes, PetsNo Comments

Another Holiday near and dear to my heart.. it was fun, but couldn't get much work in.. spending it with my Sweetie Bear and her BFF-Jep.. . how can you…

Why You Should Give Tapioca A Chance.

By maria June 23, 2018Holidays, La Dolce Vita (Dessert Recipes), RecipesNo Comments

June 28th is National Tapioca 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.…

Lord Byron and a Velvety Lobster Soup.. Happy National Lobster Day

By maria June 15, 2018Holidays, Recipes, Special OccasionsNo Comments

June 15th is National Lobster 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.…

Coconut and Corn Poundcake | Chef's Guide to National Corn on the Cob Day

By maria June 9, 2018Holidays, RecipesNo Comments

The Colorful History of Jelly Beans | Happy Jelly Bean Day!

By maria April 19, 2018Food 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…

Charlemagne's Castle, Souvenirs from Sutri, and a Borlotti Beans Recipe.

By maria April 2, 2018Caro Diario. (Dear diary...), Holidays, Italian Culture, Italy, Recipes, Special Occasions, TravelNo Comments

copyright Art of Living, PrimaMedia, Inc/Maria Liberati As those who know me can attest, Little Easter or 'Pasquetta' is my favorite Holiday..it is the day after Easter and a relaxing…

10 Traditional Easter Holiday Foods From Around The World

By maria March 30, 2018Food Facts, History of Foods, HolidaysNo Comments

Italian Easter Pane di Pasqua

By maria March 30, 2018Baking, Holidays, Recipes, Special OccasionsNo Comments

An Italian Easter always includes a festive Easter bread, here is an easy recipe for Easter bread

10 Obscure Holidays Deserving More Recognition

By maria March 26, 2018HolidaysNo Comments

Treccia con Limone (Braided Easter Bread with Lemon) | A Favorite Recipe

By maria March 25, 2018Baking, Holidays, Recipes, Spring RecipesNo Comments

Happy Women's Day | Cioccolatini Chocolate Recipe to Celebrate

By maria March 8, 2018Holidays, La Dolce Vita (Dessert Recipes), RecipesNo Comments

Join me at a Carnevale Lunch | Remembering Carnevale with Mozart

By maria February 6, 2018Events & Appearances, Holidays, Italian CultureNo Comments

As we get closer to Carnevale, I can't help but read this letter from Mozart to his wife (who was in Salzburg at the time) about experiencing Carnevale in Venice....imagining…

The History of Peanut Butter | Celebrating National Peanut Butter Day

By maria February 2, 2018Food Facts, History of Foods, HolidaysNo Comments

Punxsutawney Phil Has a Tuscan Hedgehog Cousin

By maria February 1, 2018Holidays, Pasta, Recipes, UncategorizedNo Comments