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Soft Amaretti (Amaretti Morbidi) | Tranquility in the Sant'Anatolia Mountains

By maria September 11, 2011Baking, Caro Diario. (Dear diary...), Italy, La Dolce Vita (Dessert Recipes), RecipesNo Comments

Today became an unexpected trip to veritable tranquility….with a trip to Sant’Anatolia in the mountains of Lazio..not far from Abruzzo. This Medieval town today boasts 384 inhabitants and lots of…

The History of Limoncello | From Lemon Grove to Global Sensation

By maria September 7, 2011Facts, Food Facts, History of Foods, Italian Culture, ItalyNo Comments

La Dolce Vita | An Italian's Labor Day Weekend in Rome

By maria September 4, 2011Caro Diario. (Dear diary...), Italian Culture, Italy, TravelNo Comments

Doing a bit of La Dolce Vita in the Eternal City for an Italian style Labor Day celebration… A weekend in Rome always seems to me as though…

Summer Lemon Torta | Recipes from Sorrento, Italy

By maria August 24, 2011Caro Diario. (Dear diary...), Country Living, Food Facts, History of Foods, Italy, La Dolce Vita (Dessert Recipes), RecipesNo Comments

Lemons have been used in many ways throughout history. During the European Renaissance, the fashionable ladies used lemons as a way to make their lips red and pronounced. In the…

Buon Ferragosto | Eggplant Parmigiana on the Beach

By maria August 14, 2011Caro Diario. (Dear diary...), Holidays, Italian Culture, Italy, RecipesNo Comments

If you have never spent an August 15th on the beach in Italy before, you need to at least once….there is no other day in the year that you experience…

Sorbetto Colored Sunsets | Storybook Beaches

By maria August 6, 2011Caro Diario. (Dear diary...), Country Living, Italian Culture, Italy, Travel2 Comments

copyright 2011, art of living, Prima Media,Inc./Maria Liberati Nestled amongst four seas, the grandiose beaches of Italy look like storybook paintings come to life with water infused sapphires and emeralds,…

Culinary Cruise to Sicily | Luscious Sicilian Biancomangiare Recipe

By maria August 2, 2011Events & Appearances, Italy, Mediterranean Culinary Cruise, RecipesNo Comments

It was so nice to meet all of those that came out to my appearance at Bally’s Casino in Atlantic City Gourmet Food & Wine Show this past weekend..so excited…

Night at the La Scala Ballet | Jewels Paired with Moscato D'Asti

By maria July 19, 2011Art, Caro Diario. (Dear diary...), Italy, Wine10 Comments

Editor: Lisa Zatulovsky Copyright 2011 Art of Living,PrimaMedia,Inc/Maria Liberati Romantic emeralds, flashy rubies and elegant diamonds sparkled in the light on the stage of the Teatro Alla Scala during…

Fiori di Fuoco Fireworks Championship in Italy and a Colorful Panforte to Match

By maria July 18, 2011Caro Diario. (Dear diary...), Food Facts, History of Foods, Holidays, Italian Culture, ItalyNo Comments

Editor: Lisa Zatulovsky Although Fourth of July has passed and all of the celebratory fireworks displays and festivities have ended, the fireworks in Italy are just about to begin. Through…

Infiorata: The Flower Festival in Genzano | Colorful Sicilian Cassata

By maria June 15, 2011Holidays, Italian Culture, Italy, La Dolce Vita (Dessert Recipes), Recipes, Travel1 Comment

Neapolitan Ice Cream and Napoli the Ballet | The Fisherman and his Bride

By maria June 1, 2011Art, Caro Diario. (Dear diary...), Italian Culture, ItalyNo Comments

Editor: Lisa Zatulovsky copyright 2011 Art of LIving, PrimaMedia,Inc Vivacious Tarantellas, jubilant music and cheerful dancing amidst picturesque scenes of Naples make up the carefree ballet “Napoli”, also known as…

Where is Mantua and How to Make Sbrisolana

By maria April 16, 2011Caro Diario. (Dear diary...), Italian Culture, Italy, Spring Recipes3 Comments

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

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

Ricotta Maccheroni Romana | A Meal Fit for an Emperor

By maria March 15, 2011Italian Culture, Italy, Pasta, RecipesNo Comments

A Recipe for Chiacchiare & The Gondoliers | Carnevale Across Italy

By maria March 7, 2011Holidays, Italian Culture, Italy, RecipesNo Comments

Carnevale..the feast that marks the 40 days filled with other Holidays approaching Easter.. Venice is one of the most famous cities in the world for its' illustrious Carnevale..the colors, the…

Happy Birthday Vivaldi | Waiting for Spring With Farfalle con Tonno – Farfalle Pasta With Tuna

By maria March 4, 2011Art, Italian Culture, Italy, RecipesNo Comments

copyright 2011 art of living, PrimaMedia,Inc/Maria Liberati Wishful thinking or the anticipation of Spring's arrival. Listen to the Four Seasons by Antonio Vivaldi and you will quickly remember what Spring sounds…

Spuma Allo Zenzero (Potato Puree with Ginger ) | Finding Mozart in Mantua

By maria March 1, 2011Caro Diario. (Dear diary...), Italian Culture, Italy, RecipesNo Comments

Almonds, Romance and Gluten Free

By maria February 9, 2011Gluten Free & Delicious, Italian Culture, Italy, La Dolce Vita (Dessert Recipes), RecipesNo Comments

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…

To Be Or Not to Be.. Who Was William Shakespeare? and How To Make a Sicilan Cannoli

By maria February 2, 2011Art, Caro Diario. (Dear diary...), Italy, La Dolce Vita (Dessert Recipes), Recipes1 Comment

copyright 2021 art of living,PrimaMedia,Inc/Maria Liberati"All the world's a stage and all the men and women merely players" William Shakespeare in "As You Like It" Hmm..maybe Shakespeare knew something we didn't…

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,…

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…

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…

Happy New Year | Nuovo anno felice

By maria January 1, 2007Holidays, Italy, TravelNo Comments

Hello! I just wanted to wish everyone a VERY happy new year. Eat, drink, and be merry! Powered by Qumana

My Favorite Things | Flavors of Tuscany Spice Blend & Tuscan Bruschetta

By maria December 1, 2006Caro Diario. (Dear diary...), Culinary Art, Holidays, Italy, Reader Discounts, RecipesNo Comments

Now that it is December, I really have the holidays on the brain! I love this time of year. The air becomes crisper, the smell of fireplaces burning, and giving…

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…

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…

Il Tempo Passa | How Time Flies When Flying to Italy

By maria August 5, 2006Caro Diario. (Dear diary...), Italy, TravelNo Comments

La vita passa ....How quickly life seems to go... It only seems like yesterday I was counting the days to go before I go to my mountain home in Italy…