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How To Host Do It Yourself Wine Tastings at Home | Perfect to Pair with Grilled Porcini Mushrooms

By maria June 14, 2011Caro Diario. (Dear diary...), Entertaining, How To's, Recipes, slow food, the Mediterranean diet, Uncategorized, WineNo Comments

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…

Summer's Fashionable Produce | How To Incorporate Color in Cuisine

By maria June 9, 2011Cooking TIps, Gardening, How To's, RecipesNo Comments

Editor: Lisa Zatulovsky copyright 2011, Art of Living,PrimaMedia,Inc/Maria Liberati Saturated hues and bold color blocking are a dominant fashion trend for summer 2011. Fashion is celebrating the vibrancy that the…

Ratatuia | How To Make Authentic Italian Ratatouille

By maria May 11, 2011Caro Diario. (Dear diary...), How To's, Italian Culture, RecipesNo Comments

copyright 2011 Art of Living,PrimaMedia,Inc/Maria LIberati Shopping at a farmer’s market has developed into something of a pastime, a form of meditation and relaxation..maybe it reminds of home and table…

Pasquetta to the Rescue | How To Halt That After-Easter Letdown

By maria April 25, 2011Caro Diario. (Dear diary...), Country Living, Holidays, How To's, Italian CultureNo Comments

If you are having some type of letdown after Easter, consider celebrating ‘Pasquetta’ or Little Easter as they do in Italy. Always celebrated on Easter Monday and it’s also like…

The Pan Makes the Pizza | Chef's Guide to Finding the Perfect Pan

By maria April 22, 2011Cooking TIps, How To's, Life HacksNo Comments

There is an old saying “Pants make the man” and accordingly one of the secrets to making a great pizza is using high quality pizza pans because “the pan makes…

Traditional Italian Easter Bread | How To Make Pane di Pasqua all’Uova

By maria April 21, 2011Baking, Caro Diario. (Dear diary...), Country Living, Holidays, How To's, RecipesNo Comments

Easter Egg Bread (Pane di Pasqua all’Uova) copyright 2011 art of living, PrimaMedia,Inc/Maria Liberati While most children were awakened on Easter morning with thoughts of seeing an Easter basket filled…

Cipolle Ripene (Stuffed Onions) | How To Make Traditional Tuscan Fare

By maria April 5, 2011How To's, Italy, RecipesNo Comments

Minestra Bolognese | How To Warm Up On Chilly Spring Nights

By maria April 2, 2011How To's, Recipes, Soups, Spring RecipesNo Comments

Hard to believe it is Spring and still a chill in the air. One way to combat those chilly Spring nights is with a hot bowl of soup for dinner.…

Where To Buy Patio Furniture | How To Complete Your Backyard Makeover

By maria March 2, 2011Home Improvement, How To's, Interior Design, Life HacksNo Comments

Spring is in the air and wishful thinking turns our thoughts to patio furniture. What will it be this year to give your outdoor space that definitive, welcoming look? And…

The Postman, Procida and Ciambelline al Vino | How To Make White Wine Biscotti

By maria February 19, 2011How To's, Italian Culture, La Dolce Vita (Dessert Recipes), Recipes, Wine5 Comments

Today, Feb 19th is the birthday of one of my famous Italian actors, gone too quickly, but never forgotten..Massimo Troisi. I remember him most for his last movie role in…

How To Preserve Cauliflower | Cavolfiori Sott'Aceto | Pickled Cauliflower

By maria February 8, 2011Caro Diario. (Dear diary...), Country Living, How To's, Life Hacks, RecipesNo Comments

"Training is everything. The peach was once a bitter almond; the cauliflower is nothing but cabbage with a college education" Mark Twain (copyright 2011 art of living,PrimaMedia,Inc/Maria Liberati) One of my…

How To Make Any Day An Occasion… With Chocolate | Valentines Day Tips

By maria February 7, 2011Holidays, How To'sNo Comments

“Forget love, I'd rather fall in chocolate” or so the saying goes and what better gift for a romantic Valentine's Day than chocolate. And now you can shop conveniently for…

Coffee Tasting and Savoring Your Sips | How To Make Caffe Principessa

By maria January 25, 2011Caro Diario. (Dear diary...), Coffee, Drink Recipes, Food Facts, How To's, RecipesNo Comments

copyright 2011 art of living,PrimaMedia,Inc/Maria Liberati Romantic, inviting, inebriating, coffee is the beverage of choice of millions of people around the world. Come to think about it, coffee plays an…

10 Steps to Making Great Pizza | How To Make Pizza at Home

By maria April 7, 2008Cooking TIps, How To's, Recipes2 Comments

edited by Lauren Sheller Copyright, The Basic Art of Italian Cooking, 2008, Maria Liberati https://www.marialiberati.com Few foods have the mass appeal of pizza; in fact, American's eat over 300 acres…

How To Choose Gelato Flavors Like an Italian Chef

By maria June 20, 2006Food Facts, History of Foods, How To's, La Dolce Vita (Dessert Recipes), RecipesNo Comments

How to Prepare Your Backyard for Outdoor Entertaining | A Drink Your Guests Will Love

By maria June 19, 2006Drink Recipes, Entertaining, How To's, RecipesNo Comments

As promised we are continuing with our outdoor entertaining series and hope everyone is having a wonderful Memorial Day weekend- wherever you are!! The Space. The weekend before your garden…

A Chef's Guide to Cooking Perfect Pasta

By maria June 9, 2006Food Facts, How To'sNo Comments

How to Cook the Perfect Pasta 1. How much water should I use?To cook pasta - as a rule of thumb - use 5 quarts of water per 1 lb…

What You Need to Know When Buying Olive Oil

By maria June 9, 2006Food Facts, History of Foods, How To'sNo Comments

A staple in many kitchens, olive oil is a fan favorite. These are a chef's simple tricks to make sure you're buying the best olive oil. 1. Pay attention to…

How to Fix a Meatloaf that Falls Apart

By maria June 9, 2006How To's, RecipesNo Comments

Ruined meatloaf? No worries! What do you do when you have dinner guests coming over, and your planned dinner has just come out of the oven not exactly the way…

How To Make Fresh Groceries Last Longer

By maria June 9, 2006How To'sNo Comments

Ahhh, the pleasures of staying at home and enjoying that fresh produce... But what’s the best way to keep those fresh things tasting fresh? Should you keep fresh produce al…