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 The Basic…
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 a home…
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 of 12.....while…
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…
Torte Amore Mio
Trying to stay cool in 100 degree weather..in the mountains of Abruzzo..no relief rom the heat in sight.. in The Basic Art of Italian Kitchen this morning..we baked a torte..…
Torta Rustica..a recipe for a delicious summer lunch..
Lunch (per my previous post today) was a treat for the taste buds and the recipe for the Torta Rustica-which literally means- rustic pie. A few tips on Torta Rustica-this…
Today's Souvenirs from Italy-Torte
Be on the lookout for two recipes from The Basic Art of Italian Kitchen here in Italy. Today was all about the Torte. We made a Torte Rustica…
Ciambellone Classico in the Mountains of Abruzzo
copyright 2009, Maria Liberati Dessert for yesterday's August 15th Holiday picnic was delicious and is as easy to make as it is to eat. Had the picnic at home in…
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…
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…