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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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.…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
"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…
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.…
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…
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…
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.