Kitchen Design
Many design books wow readers with inspirational projects, but Kitchen Design for the 21st Century is far more a practical advice guide for homeowners. The book is filled with "news you…
Chocolate Tartufi and My Favorite Holiday Gift
copyright 2009, Art of Living, PrimaMedia,Inc, Maria Liberati For those of you that came to my book reading /signing at the Warren Twp Library in Warren, NJ, here is the…
A Perfect Tuscan Salad
copyright 2009, Art of Living, PrimaMedia, Inc Maria Liberati If you are planning your Holiday menus here is one for a light Holiday appetizer, it's from my latest book The…
The Italian Cookie
If ever there were an Italian dessert that works both as a gift for oneself and others, it is the pizzelle. The breakable deliciousness that comes with every bite is…
Halloween Traditions…Cauldrons, Cuisines, & Carnevale
copyright, 2009, Maria Liberati One of the most engaging holidays of the season, Halloween, has been carving out ghoulish jack-o-lanterns and the likes of trick-or-treaters for centuries.…
Sicily's Beautiful Temples
copyright 2009, Art of Living, PrimaMedia, Inc Editor: Marsha Baum Sicily, which is the largest island in the Mediterranean Sea, has a history dating back to the Greek and Phenician…
Christmas Around the Corner
By: Elsa Brown It’s October, and you know what that means: Halloween decorations are everywhere. But while Halloween marks the beginning of fall for some, it also marks the impending…
Much needed 'Amalfi' Therapy..
copyright, 2009, art of living, PrimaMedia, Inc; Maria Liberati Editor: Marsha Baum On a dreary, rather chilly day on the East Coast my therapy is to think about the colorful…
Shopping for Appliances Online
By: Elsa Brown We often hear that in order to get the best deals, you have to shop online. But once you log on, the options can be overwhelming. How…
Brodetto & Verdicchio from Ancona
copyright 2009, Maria Liberati Following up to my posting about that wine fron the Le Marche region of Italy and the province of Ancona..here is another wine from that region..it…
Lifestyle and Your Car…
Editor: Christa Gutzler Feeling the desire to bypass the car salesman on your quest for a new vehicle? And not just a machine that gets you from point A…
Fresh Mint, Rosemary & A House in the Country
copyright 2009, Maria Liberati A morning of mentuccia (mint) and rosmarino (rosemary), a day in the country. One last day at the country house before fall really sets in, the…
Keeping up with TV…
Always having to keep up with the latest cooking shows and news from all over the world I have had to choose the least complicated way to get the most…
A Dinner in Three Acts..
A dinner of freshly prepared seafood and linguine is always on the menu when I am at the beach and this weekend was no exception. Eating grilled fish and pasta…
Watermelon..Il Sole Mio & Hot August Nights
copyright 2009, Maria Liberati Last night ended with the best refresher of all; a slice of locally produced watermelon. Not a fan of air conditioning and at home there is…
A Day with Moses & Michelangelo
Copyright 2009, Maria Liberati Sundays in Rome always turn into special days, and this weekend was no exception. A trip there for an event on Saturday for my latest book…
Preparing lunch….
Preparing lunch here in The Basic Art of Italian Cooking kitchen today from locally grown tomatoes and peppers, testing out some recipes to use and preparing for a large group…
Torte Amore Mio
Trying to stay cool in 100 degree weather, in the mountains of Abruzzo, no relief from the heat in sight. In The Basic Art of Italian Kitchen this morning, we…
Old World Charm & Ultra Modern Kitchen Design
Here in Italy, there is such a contrast between old world charm and the ultra modern in design and architecture. My dilemma in selecting design for a The Basic Art…
Una Valigia Di Sogni..(A Suitcase Full of Dreams..and Food)
Off to Pescara and some oil tasting ,of course a vineyard visit and I will be hosting a special wine dinner as well, but taking 'una valigia di sogni' (suitcase…
Atlantic City Food & Wine Show
As promised here are photos from the Atlantic City Food and Wine Show.. held recently at Bally's Casino.. was a paradise for foodies....great wines and foods..and many tastings going on all…
A New Type of Calendar
What's the best way to keep your customers informed of upcoming events and specials? I found the perfect product online; it's really unique it is a dry erase calendar. You…
On The Road Again..Enjoying Local Produce.
copyright 2009, Maria Liberati From locally produced zucchini and plumcots to heirloom tomatoes, my trip to Annapolis ,Maryland down to Fairfax Virginia...was a delicious one. Traveling by car (in the…
Taste & Tour from Philly to Virginia
Tasting & Traveling my way from Philly to Fairfax, Virginia! Heirloom tomatoes in Maryland are great for salads, pannini and insalata caprese!! Peanuts in Virginia, great for crumbling for top…
Grilling For Your Health
copyright 2009, Maria Liberati Done right, grilling can be one of the healthiest ways to cook. While there has been some talk in recent years associating grilling with cancer causing…
Cookies, Brownies & Tarts..oh my!!
For your summer picnics remember 'delicious and uncomplicated' easy cookies or brownies always make great desserts for your summerfest, easy to eat outside, portable and yummy. Paired with ice cream,…
Recipes & Professional Cookware
Today was The Basic Art of Italian Cooking's first 'Recipe Tuesday' on twitter, posting only recipes as we were working on them and others in the test kitchen today. But,…
The Art of Designing Your Home
Now that warm weather is here many are beginning construction or redesign projects on their homes. Did you know that you can now purchase home plans on the internet to…
Keep Your Cool in Arizona
If you are anywhere near Phoenix and Scottsdale, Arizona you are in for a hot two weeks or more. My friends there have been telling me how hot the weather…
The Basic Art of Italian Cooking June/July 2009
trademark of Art of Living, PrimaMedia,Inc. All articles and copy are copyright 2009, Art of Living, PrimaMedia,Inc. June/July 2009 issue CONTENTS Quote of the Month Editorial 100 Mile Pizza Featured…
