La Dolce Vita (Dessert Recipes) - The Basic Art of Italian Cooking

Cassola Cioccolata (Chocolate Cassola) | Seneca's Ancient Roman Philosophy

By maria December 30, 2013Italian Culture, Italy, La Dolce Vita (Dessert Recipes), RecipesNo Comments

Giotto and the Art of a Pumpkin Cake | Torta Alla Zucca

By maria November 30, 2013Art, Italian Culture, Italy, La Dolce Vita (Dessert Recipes), RecipesNo Comments

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…

3 Haunted Destinations in Italy | Celebrating Halloween with Dark Chocolate Pumpkin Cake

By maria October 27, 2013Holidays, Italian Culture, La Dolce Vita (Dessert Recipes), Recipes, TravelNo Comments

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…

Anginetti Cookies | Italian Comfort Food

By maria October 18, 2013Caro Diario. (Dear diary...), La Dolce Vita (Dessert Recipes), RecipesNo Comments

Lemon Susamielli Recipe (Lemon Cookies) | Festa Italiana Seattle

By maria September 24, 2013Baking, Events & Appearances, La Dolce Vita (Dessert Recipes), RecipesNo Comments

Summer Plum Tiramisu | Unexpected Banquet in the Mountains of Abruzzo

By maria September 3, 2013Caro Diario. (Dear diary...), Italian Culture, La Dolce Vita (Dessert Recipes), RecipesNo Comments

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…

Ciambella al Vino and a Bag of Fennel Seeds

By maria August 19, 2013Caro Diario. (Dear diary...), La Dolce Vita (Dessert Recipes), RecipesNo Comments

Ghiaccioli – Homemade Fresh Fruit Popsicles | The Natural Way to Stay Cool

By maria August 14, 2013La Dolce Vita (Dessert Recipes), Recipes, Summer RecipesNo Comments

copyright 2013 Art of LIving,PrimaMedia,Inc/Maria Liberati Ghiaccioli (popsicles) are a necessary accessory for walking outside in the sweltering heat..but no need to buy ones made only with chemicals, make…

Fresh Susine and a Plum Torte

By maria August 8, 2013Caro Diario. (Dear diary...), La Dolce Vita (Dessert Recipes), RecipesNo Comments

Blueberry Torta | Blueberries and Peaches and Tomatoes…Oh My!

By maria July 30, 2013La Dolce Vita (Dessert Recipes), RecipesNo Comments

“You ought to have seen what I saw on my way To the village, through Mortenson's pasture to-day: Blueberries as big as the end of your thumb………” Robert Frost, Blueberries…

Gourmet Peanut Butter Saltwater Fudge | Summer Memories

By maria July 9, 2013Caro Diario. (Dear diary...), La Dolce Vita (Dessert Recipes), Recipes, Summer RecipesNo Comments

If you have never been to Italy and want a taste of Italy from years gone by check out this I Love Lucy episode, it is priceless.. http://xfinitytv.comcast.net/watch/I-Love-Lucy/8580340462745885112/full-episodes#episode=6009802817446161112 text copyright…

Italian Angel Food Cake

By maria June 11, 2013La Dolce Vita (Dessert Recipes), RecipesNo Comments

coyright 2013 Maria Liberati/Art of Living,PrimaMedia,Inc There are so many angels in our life..some say that they are among us to give us hope and inspiration ….hoping this…

Perfect for Picnics… Ferratelle or Pizzelle | Cookbook Giveaway

By maria May 27, 2013Contests and Giveaways, Food Facts, La Dolce Vita (Dessert Recipes), RecipesNo Comments

International Women's Day Treat – Cioccolatini | Where To Purchase Fair Trade Chocolate

By maria March 5, 2013Holidays, La Dolce Vita (Dessert Recipes), Life Hacks, RecipesNo Comments

Copyright 2013, Art of Living,PrimaMedia,Inc/Maria Liberati Editor: Maureen Beam Man cannot live on chocolate alone; but woman sure can. Author Unknown International Women’s Day has been celebrated in honor and…

Visiting Civita di Bagnoregio | Gluten Free (GF) Coconut Cloud Dessert

By maria February 3, 2013Caro Diario. (Dear diary...), Gluten Free & Delicious, Italy, La Dolce Vita (Dessert Recipes), Recipes, TravelNo Comments

Traveling Through Time in the Attic | How To Make Cioccolatini

By maria January 27, 2013Caro Diario. (Dear diary...), La Dolce Vita (Dessert Recipes), RecipesNo Comments

“there’s no place like home” ..Dorothy, The Wizard of Oz copyright Art of Living, PrimaMedia,inc/Maria Liberati Sometimes you don’t have to travel far to go somewhere…a cold weekend led me…

Tortini Di Panettone | Santo Stefano – Day of Leftovers

By maria December 27, 2012Caro Diario. (Dear diary...), Italian Culture, Italy, La Dolce Vita (Dessert Recipes), RecipesNo Comments

Galette: Tastes of Montmartre | Moulin De La Galette

By maria October 25, 2012Art, La Dolce Vita (Dessert Recipes), RecipesNo Comments

Moulin de la Galette by Renoir Text: copyright 2012 t Art of Living, PrimaMedia,Inc/Maria Liberati Montmartre..a town in France inhabited by one of the most famous Impressionists-Renoir..he was particularly taken…

Chocolate Ricotta Turnover for a Special Someone

By maria October 7, 2012Caro Diario. (Dear diary...), La Dolce Vita (Dessert Recipes), RecipesNo Comments

Panettone di Cioccolata | Christmas, Jars, and Tiny Angels

By maria September 23, 2012Baking, Caro Diario. (Dear diary...), Holidays, La Dolce Vita, La Dolce Vita (Dessert Recipes), RecipesNo Comments

I wish we could put up some of the Christmas spirit in jars and open a jar of it every month. -- Harlan Miller coyright 2012 Art of Living, PrimaMedia,Inc/Maria…

Ricotta Chocolate Turnovers

By maria August 20, 2012Caro Diario. (Dear diary...), La Dolce Vita (Dessert Recipes), RecipesNo Comments

Yesterday felt like a Turnover kind of day..the ones that are filled with fresh ricotta and dark chocolate..a pinch of hot red pepper, cinnamon and sugar…a great supper for a…

Cocoa Coffee Brownie Squares | End of Summer Dessert

By maria August 17, 2012Caro Diario. (Dear diary...), La Dolce Vita (Dessert Recipes), Recipes, Summer RecipesNo Comments

How To Use Fresh Peaches | Stuffed Peaches with Chocolate

By maria August 9, 2012Caro Diario. (Dear diary...), Country Living, How To's, La Dolce Vita (Dessert Recipes), RecipesNo Comments

Summer Plum Pudding | Fresh Summer Memories

By maria August 4, 2012Caro Diario. (Dear diary...), Country Living, Italian Culture, La Dolce Vita (Dessert Recipes), RecipesNo Comments

Starved for Culture | Shakespeare's The Tempest and Dreamy Ricotta Pudding

By maria July 8, 2012Caro Diario. (Dear diary...), Italian Culture, La Dolce Vita (Dessert Recipes), RecipesNo Comments

(photo credits: The Morning Call) Copyright 2012 Art of Living,PrimaMedia,Inc/Maria Liberati Brightened up my weekend yesterday by catching a spectacular performance of Shakespeare’s The Tempest at the Pennsylvania Shakespeare…

Mrs. Lovett's Ricotta Pie | Sweeney Todd Inspired Dessert

By maria July 1, 2012Art, Caro Diario. (Dear diary...), Events & Appearances, La Dolce Vita (Dessert Recipes), RecipesNo Comments

Somehow I will never think of pies in the same way or at least British style meat pies….after seeing the production of Sweeney Todd with the incredible voice of William…

Crostata di Frutta | Three Summer Friends: Crostata, Bavarese, Panna Cotta..Yum!

By maria June 26, 2012Caro Diario. (Dear diary...), La Dolce Vita (Dessert Recipes), Recipes, Summer RecipesNo Comments

Guest Blogger: Brianne Wetovick Summer is here! The longest day of the year came and went and no we can really say that summer is upon us! Gardens and flowers…

June Celebrations | Peach Torte

By maria June 13, 2012Caro Diario. (Dear diary...), Holidays, Italian Culture, La Dolce Vita (Dessert Recipes), RecipesNo Comments

(Photo Credit: http://www.siliconvalleyandbeyond.com) Memorial Day has come and gone and the unofficial start to summer is here in the USA, Italy celebrates their independence holiday in the summer. Festa della…

Take a Coffee Milkshake Break | How To Make Cafe Frullato

By maria May 7, 2012Caro Diario. (Dear diary...), Coffee, Drink Recipes, La Dolce Vita (Dessert Recipes), RecipesNo Comments

Guest Blogger: Madigan Naylor With finals just around the corner, students everywhere are buckling down into corners of the library burying their noses in textbooks. Whether you are studying…

How To Make Homemade Gelato

By maria March 15, 2012How To's, La Dolce Vita (Dessert Recipes), Recipes1 Comment

Decadent Italian desserts are very versatile, making for a beautiful ending to any simple pasta meal or elegant dinner party. With many of them boasting layers of custard and cake,…