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My Favorite Online Furniture Store

Posted by By maria January 18, 2012Posted inHome Improvement, Interior Design, Life HacksNo Comments
What is the best way to shop for furniture, shop online! And coffee tables are no exception. Shopping for these unique pieces of furniture can be almost as fun as…
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Free Samples Anyone? | The Importance of Trying Before Buying

Posted by By maria January 13, 2012Posted inLife Hacks1 Comment
Have you ever bought a new product home only to be disappointed.? Possibly a product that was advertised on TV or in a magazine. You thought it was perfect so…
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3 Quick Chef Tips That Can Make or Break Your Meal

Posted by By maria January 7, 2012Posted inCooking TIps, Life HacksNo Comments
copyright  2012 Art of Living, PrimaMedia, Inc./Maria Liberati A quiet Saturday after the Holidays is most welcome..after a morning at the market…. today’s lunch was a dish of fresh spinach…
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How To Get Extra Cash For the Holidays

Posted by By maria December 16, 2011Posted inHow To's, Life HacksNo Comments
Wow! With the Holidays just around the corner everyone is looking for ways to have an extra stash of cash around for special Holiday meals and gifts and the special…
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A Royal Cup of Strong Vend Coffee | How You Can Try Coffee Fit For a Queen

Posted by By maria December 13, 2011Posted inFood Facts, How To's, Life HacksNo Comments
Dreaming of a luxe cup of coffee? Want to live like royalty? How about drinking a cup of coffee that has gotten a Royal Warrant . . Strong Vend holds…
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Rotini Pasta alla Spinaci (Rotini with Spinach) | Tips To Improve Your Food's Presentation

Posted by By maria October 24, 2011Posted inCaro Diario. (Dear diary...), Cooking TIps, Events & Appearances, Life Hacks, Pasta, Recipes, Vegetarian1 Comment
Thanks to all my fans that ‘spent the weekend with me’  (this weekend)and attended my appearances at the Suburban Home Show and the Philly Food and Wine Show.  It is…
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Enclume Pot Racks | How I Got An Organized Kitchen

Posted by By maria September 29, 2011Posted inHome Improvement, How To's, Interior Design, Life Hacks, Sponsored PostsNo Comments
Anyone who knows me knows that I by as many pots and pans as I do shoes and bags. However, just like with shoes and bags, the problem with buying…
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How To Combat Terrible Airplane Food | Try My Frittata Panini

Posted by By maria August 14, 2011Posted inHow To's, Life Hacks, RecipesNo Comments
Is it  my imagination or is airplane food at its’ worst?? What little they serve you that is…  Traveling to Italy recently, with a group of Italians, I knew the…
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Fast and Easy Flight Deals | Escapes.ca Can Save Your Vacation Money

Posted by By maria July 16, 2011Posted inLife Hacks, Sponsored Posts, TravelNo Comments
It’s hard to believe, but summer will be gone soon! If you are still looking for flight deals to get away you can find deals online. Europe is still within reach,and…
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How I Book Flights | Tips for Travel

Posted by By maria July 8, 2011Posted inHow To's, Life Hacks, Sponsored PostsNo Comments
Have you noticed prices for flights to Europe recently, they are going nowhere but up. But the nice thing is that there are flight deals you can find to go…
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How To Fix Water Damage | The Steam Team to the Rescue

Posted by By maria June 16, 2011Posted inHow To's, Life Hacks, Sponsored PostsNo Comments
What do you do when unexpected water damage hits your home or business? It’s a bit difficult to know just who can repair the damage that has already been done.…
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What To Give As a Business Gift | One Sweet Answer

Posted by By maria June 14, 2011Posted inLife Hacks1 Comment
Gifts are one of the most perplexing things to choose. But Business gifts are a more difficult choice, especially when you may be giving a gift that represents your company…
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The Pan Makes the Pizza | Chef's Guide to Finding the Perfect Pan

Posted by By maria April 22, 2011Posted inCooking TIps, How To's, Life HacksNo Comments
There is an old saying “Pants make the man”  and accordingly one of the secrets to making a great pizza is using high quality pizza pans because “the pan makes…
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Make a Statement with Fair Trade | Premcrest Fair Trade Wholesale

Posted by By maria April 22, 2011Posted inLife Hacks, Sponsored PostsNo Comments
You can do more with your choice of food than just satisfy your hunger. You can also help farmers in developing countries by looking for products that are designated as…
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ACheapSeat.com | Your Ticket To an Affordable Concert

Posted by By maria April 7, 2011Posted inLife Hacks, Sponsored PostsNo Comments
What a better way to enjoy a weekend that a concert, a great way to see BonJovi when they are back in the US and not in Italy is to…
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Why Your Restaurant Should Accept Credit Cards

Posted by By maria April 2, 2011Posted inLife HacksNo Comments
Weekends some times find me catching up with friends and what better way to catch up than-over food-. So last night we went to one of our little local ,but…
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A Chef's Guide to Selecting Restaurant Equipment

Posted by By maria March 9, 2011Posted inCooking TIps, Life HacksNo Comments
If you have a restaurant or are planning to open one, spend some dedicated time selecting cooking equipment. When I consult with novices looking to open a restaurant I always…
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The Art of Getting Comfortable | Recliners and Comfort Go Together

Posted by By maria March 2, 2011Posted inInterior Design, Life HacksNo Comments
Comfort is the optimum word when choosing chairs for your humble abode. What could epitomize the comfortable chair more than  recliners? I begin to feel lazy and relaxed just at…
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Where To Buy Patio Furniture | How To Complete Your Backyard Makeover

Posted by By maria March 2, 2011Posted inHome Improvement, How To's, Interior Design, Life HacksNo Comments
Spring is in the air and wishful thinking turns our thoughts to patio furniture. What will it be this year to give your outdoor space that definitive, welcoming look? And…
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Find Your Ideal Design | Sofas & Sectionals at Everysofa.com

Posted by By maria March 2, 2011Posted inInterior Design, Life Hacks, Sponsored PostsNo Comments
A sofa can be an important focal part of the room it inhabits. So it is an important choice and one that requires thought with all the decisions about not only…
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Travel Smart | South Carolina Travel Suggestions

Posted by By maria February 27, 2011Posted inLife Hacks, Sponsored PostsNo Comments
The City of Charleston South Carolina brings memories of great food, beautiful grandeur of the South and Charleston homes are just as splendid. But whether you are looking to move…
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How To Preserve Cauliflower | Cavolfiori Sott'Aceto | Pickled Cauliflower

Posted by By maria February 8, 2011Posted inCaro Diario. (Dear diary...), Country Living, How To's, Life Hacks, RecipesNo Comments
"Training is  everything. The peach was once a bitter almond; the cauliflower is nothing but  cabbage with a college education"    Mark Twain (copyright 2011 art of living,PrimaMedia,Inc/Maria Liberati) One of my…
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Chef Confessions | Using Professional Cookware

Posted by By maria February 2, 2011Posted inCooking TIps, Life HacksNo Comments
One secret that most chefs know is that the success of a dish depends not only on the quality of the ingredients but also on the quality of the cookware.…
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Italian Chef's Secrets to Preparing Clams

Posted by By maria February 2, 2007Posted inFood Facts, Life HacksNo Comments
This month I'm featuring my linguine alla vongole (clams with linguine) as February's Recipe of the Month. The secret to this great pasta is fresh clams. If you're in a…
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Visiting Palazzo Liberati (Liberati Palace) in Tortoreto | Why You Should Use Olive Oil

Posted by By maria January 19, 2007Posted inCaro Diario. (Dear diary...), Cooking TIps, Health and Wellness, Life Hacks, TravelNo Comments
A few days ago, I was specially invited to take an architectural tour of a very small town that is nestled in the mountains of Abruzzo called Tortoreto. A well-known…
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My Favorite Things | Ergo Chef Knives and Cooking With the Right Tools

Posted by By maria December 9, 2006Posted inCooking TIps, Holidays, Life HacksNo Comments
One of the most important tools a chef can have in the kitchen is a great set of knives. Not just any old set will do. You might be able…
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I want to wish you all and your families the Happiest and Healthiest New Year in 2022! Thank you all so much for joining me and helping me to make The Basic Art of Italian Cooking and The Maria Liberati Show a success! I can’t wait to share my next book (The Basic Art of Italian Cooking Diaries: Seasons) with you, it will release in late Spring/early Summer.

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