Cetara's Ancient Sauce | Colatura di Alici (Garum)
copyright 2014 Art of Living,PrimaMedia,Inc/Maria Liberati So continuing on my trip through Amalfi and filming of the first episode of my new PBS TV show.. the story I want to…
Experience Lemons from Amalfi and Lemon Ricotta Braided Bread
copyright 2014 Art of Living, PrimaMedia,Inc/Maria LiberatiWhen life gives you lemons..you know how the saying goes….One particular thing I forgot to highlight from my last blog post while filming my…
Carnevale with Mozart | Frittelle Di Mele (Fried Apple)
(photo credits en.wikipedia.org) Experiencing a colorful Carnevale in Venice with the memories of Mozart in this Letter to his wife who was in Salzburg, at date of this letter from…
Caffe Principessa (Princess Coffee) Cocktail | How To Celebrate the Roman Festival of Terminalia
February 23rd marks the Roman festival- Terminalia- celebrated in honor of the God Terminus, who presided over property/land boundaries. February 23rd also happened to be the last day of the…
Rossini Cocktail Perfect for Valentines' Day | Travels in Terni and the History of St. Valentine
Join my Valentine’s day Webinar at www.Bigmarker.com, webinar is scheduled for Friday, February 14th at 2 PM EST-see you then! I claim there ain't Another Saint As great as…
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…
Buona La Befana and Quite a Royal Torte | Torta Principe Eugenio (Prince Eugenio’s Cake)
copyright 2014 Maria Liberati/Art of Living, PrimaMedia, Inc. La Befana is here or as tradition goes she did 'fly in on her broomstick’ sometime before dawn this morning, the…
Cassola Cioccolata (Chocolate Cassola) | Seneca's Ancient Roman Philosophy
copyright 2013 Maria Liberati/Art of Living, PrimaMedia,In “I am like a book, with pages that have stuck together for want of use. My mind needs unpacking and the truth stored…
Dining the Distance from Rome to Abruzzo | Italian Christmas Market
copyright 2013 Maria Liberati/Art of Living, PrimaMedia,inc From the airport in Rome, on the way to Abruzzo is a delicious feast all along the way,,stopping for freshly baked cornetti…
Giotto and the Art of a Pumpkin Cake | Torta Alla Zucca
copyright 2-13 Maria Liberati/Art of Living, PrimaMedia,Inc Take pleasure in your dreams, relish your principles and drape your purest feelings on the heart of a precious lover” Giotto A beautiful…
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…
3 Haunted Destinations in Italy | Celebrating Halloween with Dark Chocolate Pumpkin Cake
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…
The Evolution of Italian Cuisine | Bruschetta Filanti Recipe
copyright 2013 Maria Liberati/Art of Living, PrimaMedia,Inc When thinking of Italian cuisine, most assume it is all about spaghetti, meatballs and pizza, ... but potatoes, tomatoes, bell peppers, and maize,…
A Slice of Italian Musical History | Making Sapore di Mare al Pesto (Seafood with Pesto)
A slice of History..Italian musical history…I made a stop in Celano a few days ago for some great food, unbelievable scenery and had the pleasure of meeting Red Canzian.. part …
Summer Plum Tiramisu | Unexpected Banquet in the Mountains of Abruzzo
copyright 2013 Maria Liberati/Art of Living,PrimaMedia,Inc. A family event always turns into a banquet..kisses and hugs coming from every direction..when one arrives ..when one leaves…not sure if they are all…
My Ferragosto Staycation | Freshly Made Tagliatelle con Polpette di Pesce (Tagliatelle with Seafood Meatballs)
copyright 2013 Art of Living, PrimaMedia,Inc/Maria Liberati Ferragosto..the biggest summer Holiday here and how will we spend it…at home amongst the plum trees..a 6 Am wake up call so that…
A Visit, A Gift, A Pizza | Using Madre Lievito
A surprise visit to a local baker in town and her family just to say hi and give hugs and kisses …. and our visit ends up being about food…a…
My Wednesday Morning | 9 AM Appointment with a Loaf of Venafro Bread
Wednesday morning..have an appointment for a loaf of bread..but not just any bread …the day of the week that I can get a traditional bread from my grandmother’s village…Venafro..it is…
Trip to The Market in Rome Fresh Zucchini Frittata
copyright 2013 Art of Living, PrimaMedia,Inc/Maria Liberati Who knows what a walk on a sunny Sunday afternoon will lead to? I needed some fresh ingredients for Sunday dinner and decided…
An Italian Zeppole for St Joseph's Day
Happy Father’s Day or St. Joseph’s Day ..in Italy today is father’s day..but best of all are the cream filled delicacies traditionally eaten for this Holiday..Cream puffs or bignes or…
Mozart and Carnevale | Pizza Fritta (Fried Pizza)
Mozart and Carnevale in Venice and food go so well together.. he spent a month there and fell in love with Carnevale while there.. even Mozart was a ‘foodie’..who was…
How to Celebrate La Befana
text copyright 2012 Art of Living, PrimaMedia,Inc/Maria Liberati(Photo credit: http://www.mattinella,it)The last Holiday for the Christmas season is almost here..tomorrow..La Befana visits every good boy and girl and fills their stockings…the…
Tortini Di Panettone | Santo Stefano – Day of Leftovers
( Text/ book photo -copyright 2012 Art of Living, PrimaMedia,Inc/Maria Liberati Let the eating begin or .shall I say continue…as eating seems to be a national sport here..but Santo Stefano..the…
Recipe for a Traditional Italian Christmas Eve Dinner
copyright 2012 Art of Living, PrimaMedia,Inc/Maria Liberati A traditional Italian Christmas eve Dinner in the Mountains of Italy…still a little snow on the ground from last week’s snow fall...a…
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…
Spaghetti with Shrimp Ragu | Feast of the Seven Fishes Menu
copyright 2012 Art of Living, PrimaMedia,Inc./Maria Liberati Christmas is not a time or season, but a state of mind.,,,, Food plays a big part in the Holidays here in the…
Pasta Norma | Artistic Treasures in Celano
copyright 2012 Art of Living,PrimaMedia,Inc/Maria Liberati (photo credit: primadanoi.it) Hidden away in the bayous of tiny little town in the mountains of Abruzzo- Celano..I discovered a gem of a museum…
A Day in the Mountains of Saint Anatolia
A visit to Sant'Anatoli in the mountains is a breathtaking experience for the eyes
My Life in Food | Tuscan Panzanella and Spaghetti Carbonara
copyright 2012 Art of Living, PrimaMedia,inc/Maria LIberati Today was characterized by aromas and scents n the air..a Tuscan Panzanella salad followed by a spaghetti carbonara finally won over the pasta…
Voglia D'Uva | Grapes are Overflowing
copyright 2012 Art of Living, PrimaMedia,Inc/Maria Liberati The grapes are overflowing and soon wine will arrive for 2012..however..here is a dish to make use of the grapes and don’t forget…
