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Shakespeare, 'Rome'ance & Linguini with Salmone e Mandarini | Linguini with Salmon & Mandarin Oranges

By maria February 7, 2011Caro Diario. (Dear diary...), Holidays, Italian Culture, Italy, RecipesNo Comments

copyright 2011 art of living,PrimaMedia,Inc/Maria Liberati "Journeys end in lovers meeting"..William Shakespeare Who but Shakespeare could put it so eloquently..a message for the 'coming soon' Valentine's Day..and the perfect Valentine's…

An Afternoon in the Ancient City of Alba Fucens | Gluten Free (GF) Coconut Dessert

By maria January 28, 2011Caro Diario. (Dear diary...), Italian Culture, Italy, La Dolce Vita (Dessert Recipes), Recipes, TravelNo Comments

Why Mozart Loved Venice | Putting Venice on Your Bucket List

By maria January 27, 2011Italian Culture, ItalyNo Comments

Today, January 27 is the birthday of Amadeus Wolfgang Mozart..a rock star in his own time. In honor of Mozart's birthday a recipe for a Venetian favorite..although not from Venice,…

Meet The Croissant's Italian Cousin | Making Italian Cornetti

By maria November 3, 2009Caro Diario. (Dear diary...), Italian Culture, Recipes26 Comments

Ciao Carnevale | The Story of Arlecchino

By maria February 16, 2007Holidays, Italian Culture, Italy, TravelNo Comments

Well, unfortunately, Carnevale is over! Yesterday was the official day and closing of the festivities, and it truly has been wild and fun. There were so many amazing costumes like…

Top 10 Things Italians Hate Most About Holiday Family Gatherings | Learn About the Mediterranean Diet

By maria January 12, 2007Facts, Holidays, Italian Culture, the Mediterranean dietNo Comments

Phew! We are officially into the New Year -- 2007! The holidays were a whirlwind. I came across this funny article in an Italian magazine called Dimagrire. In it, they…

La Befana, the Christmas Witch | The Last Holiday of the Season

By maria January 5, 2007Caro Diario. (Dear diary...), Holidays, Italian Culture, Italy1 Comment

Caro Diario, I have had an unbelievable holiday season here at my grandfather's vineyard in Italy. While in America the festivities are over, I still have one more holiday to…

Festa di Ringraziamento | Expressing Thanks

By maria November 23, 2006Food Facts, History of Foods, Holidays, Italian Culture, Italy, Special OccasionsNo Comments

Festa di Ringraziamento (Happy Thanksgiving)! Italians don't exactly celebrate Thanksgiving -- it doesn't relate to their history. But the word "ringraziamento" means "thanksgiving" in Italian, and Italians use it to…

Marrons Glacés and Chestnut Truffles Roasting on an Open Fire

By maria November 10, 2006Facts, Food Facts, History of Foods, Italian Culture, La Dolce Vita (Dessert Recipes), RecipesNo Comments

To make foods that taste incredible, it is always best to tailor your dishes to what is currently in season. Right now, chestnuts are in full swing, ripe and bursting…

My Fair Ischia | Five Days in Italian Paradise

By maria November 3, 2006Caro Diario. (Dear diary...), Health and Wellness, Italian Culture, Italy, TravelNo Comments

November 3, 2006 Hello, Everyone! This week has really felt more like spring than a cool, brisk autumn. And these warm, sunny days remind me of this glorious, almost mystical…

Il Perdonanza Celestinia | Medieval Celebrations

By maria October 31, 2006Caro Diario. (Dear diary...), Italian Culture, Italy, TravelNo Comments

October 25, 2006 Cara Diario! I'm sorry I haven't written in so long, but I've had quite the adventure these past few months. I traveled all over Italy from August…

The Ultimate History of Pizza

By maria July 10, 2006Facts, Food Facts, History of Foods, Italian Culture1 Comment

One of my favorite foods in the world is Pizza!! I have judged many of the International pizza championships and have tasted some of the world's best pizza in many parts…