Pasta Memories….
copyright, 2010, art of living ,PrimaMedia,Inc/Maria Liberati Nothing better than fresh pasta…the taste or maybe the memories of (making fresh pasta in Italy..in Umbria..in Le Marche..in Abruzzo) how could…
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…
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…
Those Wild Etruscans!
copyright 2009, Maria Liberati Editor: Christa Gutzler The Etruscans were wild. Wildly mysterious, wildly artistic, and wildly efficient in their influence over Italian culture, the Etruscan civilization infiltrated the Umbrian…
Truffles, Risotto and a Villa in Umbria
Here is an excerpt of this month's newsletter. To read the full newsletter go to: http://tinyurl.com/df9rc5 Truffles and Meats: Two Staple Foods from Umbria copyright2009, Maria Liberati Editor: Christa…
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…
Feb/March 2009 Newsletter
This month's newsletter is filled with articles and sweet treats for Carnevale in Venice, menu of the month, recipe of the month, Recipe Contest with La Cucina Italiana Magazine, Interview with Food…
Carnevale in Venice and Sweet Treats
I have been blogging about it for a few weeks in anticipation of this beautiful, colorful event. If you can't be there in Venice, you can watch...take a look at…
Buon San Valentino..
copyright 2009, Maria Liberati, The Basic Art of Italian Cooking Valentine's Day is fast approaching and I am on this 'kick' for everything Valentine. My 'better half' has even told…
Perugia and a Sweet Baci…..
Perugia was filled with sweet memories... Follow our trip there and some recipes at http://mariaandco.blogspot.com/ P.S. baci is the word in Italian for kiss but it is also the name…
Pizza..that wondrous food…
copyright, 2009, Maria Liberati, The Basic Art of Italian Cooking My weekend was filled with pizza making in The Basic Art of Italian Cooking kitchen here in Italy, or should…
Sismano, La Veranda & Fettucine al Tartufo…
copyright, 2009, Maria Liberati, The Basic Art of Italian Cooking After our cooking program in a little town called Baschi, right outside of Orvieto (more on that tomorrow) and meeting…
Saluti da Orvieto… Food, Wine & Conversation!!!
Here in the little town of Baschi....right outside of Orvieto for The Basic Art of Italian Cooking school and the one coming in September. Last night, we had a wonderful…
Tartufi, food of the Gods..
copyright, 2008, art of living, PrimaMedia,Inc, The Basic Art of Italian Cooking Tartufi (truffles) are considered by many to be a 'mystery of nature'. Gaio Plinio Secondo known as Plinio…
Buon Capo D'anno (Happy New Year)
copyright 2008-2009, Maria Liberati The Basic Art of Italian Cooking I will be spending New Year's Eve (known as San Silvestro) and New Year's Day here in Italy between Abruzzo…
Umbria Jazz and the bubbly…
Umbria jazz festival is in town (Orvieto). This year the festival is highlighting gospel music and the music of Duke Ellington..but one never knows who will show up. One year-Sting-who …
Orvieto & Tagliatelle al Fresco
Our November newsletter will be released soon so many of you will be receiving it shortly, but we are going to post excerpts of the newsletter here. We are so…
