A House is A Home..with lots of food of course!
copyright 2009, Maria Liberati No matter how big or small or elegant or simple, a house-- and that is any house- -from a villa to an apartment- is not…
When the Ordinary Becomes the Extraordinary..
copyright 2009, Maria Liberati I have always thought of Italian cooking as just that; always making something ordinary into something extraordinary! Day-old bread becomes an elegant appetizer with just a…
Happy August 15th!
copyright 2009, Maria Liberati Stopped for a picnic today in the mountains of Abruzzo, after all it is the 15th of August, the biggest summer Holiday in all of Europe.…
A Tuscan State of Mind
copyright 2009, Maria Liberati Having a Tuscan Picnic, whether I am in Tuscany or anywhere, is one of my favorite things to do whether I am eating alone or with…
Spaghetti alla Carbonara-the President's Favorite Dish
copyright 2009, Maria Liberati It's recipe Tuesdays on twitter at http://twitter.com/Marialiberati so you can follow along there for recipes all through today. In The Basic Art of Italian Cooking Kitchen…
Sorbetto di Caffe for a Monday
copyright 2009, Maria Liberati Today is a coffee Monday! Even though I have heard that drinking hot coffee in the heat of summer keeps your body cool, you may want…
Flavors for the 4th….
Nothing epitomizes summer more than a picnic or barbecue on July 4th. Here's some healthy and fun ideas to make yours: For a healthy holiday dish for the grill this…
Delicious not Complicated…
copyright 2009, Maria Liberati Summer should be filled with delicious, uncomplicated foods.... Although food always evokes some kind of memory, the warm beautiful summer sun that shone briefly today, took…
Look Outside For The Rainbow & Anginetti
copyright 2009, Maria Liberati Where did this message come from? All of a sudden in my e-mail inbox after a trying day; a well needed message to remind me to…
mmmmm Gelato!
copyright 2009, Maria Liberati Now that summer is here and (hopefully) warm weather is upon us, it's the perfect time for gelato. What's creamier than ice cream, and comes in…
Father's Day & Creating Special Memories
copyright 2009, Maria Liberati Editor: Erin Kuhns As the saying goes, the best way to a man's heart is through his stomach. Dad is no exception. With Father's Day around…
How to Make a Day Salty and Sweet
copyright 2009, Maria Liberati Life seems to be broken up into chapters that could be described in tastes--sweet, salty, bitter, think of all the experiences in your life that can…
Keeping the 'Fresh' in Fruits and Veggies
copyright 2009, Maria Liberati Editor: Erin Kuhn Preserving fruits and vegetables is a very useful way to get the most out of your garden, or that great deal from the…
Food for Thought & Tramezzini
"Hmm..." said the bank manager, "you sure go food shopping a lot?" "What do you mean? " I said. "Well when you had us research the check for your phone…
Have a Kitchen Party!
copyright 2009, Maria Liberati Editor: Erin Kuhns Dinner parties are notorious for beginning or ending in the kitchen. There is something appealing and inviting about what is perhaps the most…
Balsamic Vinegar -Made in the USA
copyright 2009, Maria Liberati In Italy whatever you do must always be beautiful, the way you eat, the things you eat and so on. In keeping along those lines, I…
Fresh Watermelon, Strawberries & Memorial Day
copyright 2009, Maria Liberati A Happy Memorial Day weekend! Does this mean summer is finally here? It must be summer, I got to purchase my first baby watermelon yesterday and…
Farfalle..the Stylish Pasta
copyright 2009, Maria Liberati Farfalle pasta (or bow tie pasta) always seemed more stylish and elegant to me than spaghetti or penne. Maybe it's the fact that they look like…
Bruschetta for Mother's Day Brunch
copyright 2009, Maria Liberati Mother's Day is celebrated all around the world and some celebrate the day more simply than others. Find meaning in small beautiful gestures, preparing a special…
White Wines Perfect for Spring Meals
copyright 2009, Maria Liberati A special thank you to everyone that braved the rain on Sunday and came to my appearance at the Great Grapes Event in Annapolis Maryland on…
Thinking of A Picnic in Tuscany
copyright 2009, Maria Liberati A Picnic can be defined as a family tradition, holiday gathering, or a romantic expression. There is a sense of intimacy and comfort in this…
Time to Harvest the Fiddleheads….
Copyright 2009, Maria Liberati Editor: Erin Kuhn Spring is a time for renewal, fresh air and growth. Watching the trees bloom and tulips blossom stirs excitement in people after a…
My Blackberry Garden & Freezer Jams
copyright 2009, Art of Living, PrimaMedia, Inc Editor: Erin Kuhns Fresh and local berries (not those that have traveled hundreds of miles to get to the table) are coming now that…
Making Pesto
copyright 2009, Maria Liberati Plant and herb lovers will tell you that now is the perfect time to pick basil leaves. And chefs will tell you that they’re the…
How To Make Bouquet Garni…
copyright, 2009, Maria Liberati Editor: Erin Kuhns Do you ever contemplate the perfect combination for a bouquet of flowers? Simple sunflowers with a few sprigs of baby’s breath add a…
Michelangelo, DaVinci: Food & Art & Life
copyright, 2009, Maria Liberati Editor: Patrick Coyne The Basic Art of Italian Cooking Food, Art, Life...all related topics, cooking is an art...the way we eat is an art, the way…
Olive Oil, Etruscans & Romans
copyright, 2009, Maria Liberati Editor: Kate Hollinger Umbrian olives have been known as the best olives in Italy since ancient Roman times. Even today, Umbrian olives are notorious for making…
Italian or French?….
copyright 2009, Maria Liberati, The Basic Art of Italian Cooking Editor:Kate Hollinger https://www.marialiberati.com French cuisine would not be what it is today if it weren’t for the influence of Italy,…
Blood Oranges & The Healthy Piazza Day
copyright, 2009, Maria Liberati, The Basic Art of Italian Cooking by Maria Liberati tm January 31st has now been designated as "Le Arance della Salute in Piazza" (or loosely translated the…
Top 10 Things Italians Hate Most About Holiday Family Gatherings | Learn About the Mediterranean Diet
Phew! We are officially into the New Year -- 2007! The holidays were a whirlwind. I came across this funny article in an Italian magazine called Dimagrire. In it, they…
