You Are What You Eat
"Tell me what you eat and I will tell you what you are" Anthelme Brillat-Savarin Those words come to me again and again..especailly in the little town where my family…
My Life in Food | Garlic From Sulmona
copyright 2012 Art of Living, PrimaMedia,Inc/Maria Liberati A trip to find some braided garlic from the best place for garlic..Sulmona best garlic for any recipes.
Pausing in Tagliacozzo | Family Origins
Sorry... but it had to be a lazy almost do nothing day..after all it was Augsut 15th,,the day that really means RELAX…my favorite way to spend it is a trip…
The Sound of Sunshine
....that's the sound of sunshine coming down..." by Lorenzo Jovanotti That is the only way to explain this ultra uber sunny, day.. air is so clear that sounds seem…
Waiting for August 15th | Ferragosto
A recent visit with Pinocchio… e dolce far niente.. ( How sweet it is to do nothing) Waking up to a chorus of church bells on a lazy August…
My Life in Food | Series Coming Soon
copyright 2012 Art of LIving PrimaMedia inc/Maria Liberati My memories of today are in the quiet solitude of my country farm house and picking the plum trees ‘clean’…I thought I picked…
Sardinia | Italy's Favorite Island Getaway
Sardinia is a large island located in the middle of the Mediterranean sea, and the second largest island belonging to Italy after Sicily. There are statues on the island dating…
Trastevere | Traveling Italy Like a Local
Seeing the real Italy requires a bit of researching and finding the untouched places here….Trastevere is one of my favorite neighborhoods in Rome..not in many tourist guides but certainly not…
What To Do In Italy This Summer
copyright 2012 Art of Living,PrimaMedia,Inc/Maria Liberati Editor: Brianne Wetovick The opening ceremonies for the 2012 Olympic Games are only about a week away now, and excitement is growing. But if…
Beyond the Pasta | Italy in the Eyes of a Stranger
Guest Blogger: Chris Manganaro What is Italy? It differs for everyone just like anything else in the world. Every place you go has different sides to it. We can't see…
How To Live Like a Local in Rome and Rome City Apartment Rentals
Rome city apartments specializes in short term apartment rentals in the city of Rome. The company offers a wide variety of apartments, from studio apartments to 3 bedroom penthouses with…
From Lazio to Piedmont: The Regions of Italy | Rotolo di Fritatta (Frittata Roll Ups)
copyright 2012 Art of Living, PrimaMedia,Inc/Maria Liberati Guest Blogger: Madigan Naylor Even though the country of Italy is about the size of the state of Arizona, it is home to…
Spaghetti Infuocati (Spaghetti on Fire) | Ricotta Recipes
Guest Post by Madigan Naylor copyright 2012 Art of Living,PrimaMedia,Inc/Maria Liberati My friend recently returned from a semester studying in Italy. When we were catching up, I asked her what…
Why You Should Cook Italian Cuisine | Spaghetti Stuffed Peppers
Guest Blogger: Madigan Naylor copyright Art of Living, PrimaMedia,Inc/Maria Liberati (photo credits: marconero.com) Why cook Italian cuisine? Each night, we are faced with decisions about dinner: what to cook, how…
How To…Italian Easter Bread Pane di Pasqua all’Uova
copyright Art of Living,PrimaMedia,Inc./Maria Liberati While most children awakened to Eastern morning with thoughts of candy-filled baskets, for me, the enticing aroma of fresh Easter bread baking in the oven…
Remembering Carnevale | Frittelle Di Mele (Fried Apples) and Mozart's Memories
Reliving Memories of a colorful Carnevale in Venice from Mozart in this Letter to his wife who was in Salzburg, at date of this letter from Venice Feb 13,1771 Bad…
Carnevale, Mardi Gras, and Pizza Fritte (Fried Pizza)
copyright 2012 Art of Living, PrimaMedia,Inc/Maria Liberati Too many festivals to celebrate in one day..today.. Carnevale and Mardi Gras …. (photo credit: www.carnevale-venezia.net) Brilliant colors and costumes are the choice …
Valentine's Day Risotto with Strawberries and Champagne | Touring Italy From My Kitchen
Text copyright 2012 Art of Living, PrimaMedia,Inc/Maria Liberati A romantic Valentine’s Day and even though I was not far away from the kitchen I could not help but pause every…
Tris | Because 3 Desserts Are Better Than One
copyright 2012 Art of Living, PrimaMedia,Inc/Maria Liberati A delicious word I learned for ordering dessert…for when a taste of one just won’t do…’tris’.. A table of 15..dinner in the seaside…
Zaletti (Cornmeal Cookies) | A Recipe for Giving and A Taste of Venice
copyright 2012 Art of Living, PrimaMedia,Inc/Maria Liberati Recipe for Giving Always add in a little of yourself in everything you give: *pinch of what’s on your mind *a beat of…
Time for Tuscan Therapy | Travel Tailored To You
If you need a pick me up from winter, nothing is better than what I refer to as 'Tuscan therapy'. Get lost in the hills of Tuscany where you can…
Dinner is Not Just a Meal | Crostini with Radicchhio, Mozzarella and Caramelized Figs
copyright 2012 Art of Living, PrimaMedia,Inc/Maria Liberati (photo credits: www.dolci.it) A cena (dinner) with friends is an all night event..from 8 PM to 1 AM..first the selection of the restaurant..then…
Serving Bread and Fond Memories | Cooking Is A Legacy of Love
It’s kind of eery... but lately I have been feeling as though I am' channeling 'my grandparents and great aunts from Italy through food..let me explain… My grandfather used to…
An Opera in 3 Acts | The Art of Entertaining
copyright 2012 Art of Living, PrimaMedia,inc/Maria Liberati New Year's Day unfolded just like a great opera..... Act 1-.waking up in the center of Rome to the sound of thousands of church…
An Italian Afternoon | Tombola at the Post Office, Hot Borlotti Bean Soup, and Torta Paradiso
copyright 2011 Art of Living, PrimaMedia,Inc (photo credit : www.olomedeia.it) Post offices are becoming unbearable here,,today there were 100 people ahead of me in line at , my only salvation…
White…the Color of the Month | Making Monte Bianco (Mont Blanc)
I love the brilliance of the color White at home, in my kitchen, my bedroom, my living room on my table….but it can also be considered the color of…
Rembrandt in the Kitchen | Learning To Cook Italian
Love hearing your heart warming stories of food and cooking Italian with The Basic Art of Italian Cooking! Here is a story from one of our readers. And if you…
Fantastic Fungi… Thanksgiving in the Mountains of Abruzzo
Copyright 2021 Art of Living, Prima Media, Inc/ Maria Liberati The variety of landscapes in the region of Abruzzo, Italy, in November are filled with subdued colors. Close to the…
Cantucci Biscotti.. Find Your Tranquility With Tuscan Therapy
I understand what DaVinci saw in the quiet, tranquility of Tuscany. Any time I need a break from my hectic life, I sit down and watch a snippet of a…
Where to Find the Best Granita in Sicily | How To Make Granita
The intense heat makes for the perfect way to enjoy the end of the summer and squeeze every last drop out.. A summer Below Zero with an authentic granita.…
