How Muffins Invaded Italy | Fruit Muffin Recipe
copyright 2012 Art of Living, PrimaMedia,Inc/Maria Liberati Three things tell a man, his eyes, his friends and his favorite quotes..here is one of mine “Muffins were created so that Americans…
Why I Buy Fresh and Local | Tis Not the Season
copyright 2012 Art of Living, PrimaMedia, Inc./Maria Liberati (photo credit: www.giardinaggio.it) Dreaming of summer or more like wishing for summer and the warm NOT cold sun of August..found what I …
Free Samples Anyone? | The Importance of Trying Before Buying
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…
Gusto as a Mantra | Torta Alla Senese (Siena Style Cake)
copyright Art of Living, PrimaMedia, Inc/Maria Liberati I have adopted the word Gusto as my mantra…… Gusto is an English word, an adverb to describe ‘doing with enjoyment and excitement…..…
Sunday Dinner | Flan di Pomodoro, Zucchini, e Formaggio (Zucchini, Tomato, and Cheese Flan)
A house is at its’ most beautiful when filled with guests ..today’s Sunday dinner, with a house full of people reminded me of the classic Italian movie Il Gattopardo (The…
3 Quick Chef Tips That Can Make or Break Your Meal
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…
Serving Bread and Fond Memories | Cooking Is A Legacy of Love
It’s kind of eery... but lately I have been feeling as though I am' channeling 'my grandparents and great aunts from Italy through food..let me explain… My grandfather used to…
Why Your Kitchen Needs a Spice Rack
The perfect way to spice up the new year is by adding a spice rack to your kitchen. Just think of how much easier and more convenient that will make…
An Opera in 3 Acts | The Art of Entertaining
copyright 2012 Art of Living, PrimaMedia,inc/Maria Liberati New Year's Day unfolded just like a great opera..... Act 1-.waking up in the center of Rome to the sound of thousands of church…
An Italian Afternoon | Tombola at the Post Office, Hot Borlotti Bean Soup, and Torta Paradiso
copyright 2011 Art of Living, PrimaMedia,Inc (photo credit : www.olomedeia.it) Post offices are becoming unbearable here,,today there were 100 people ahead of me in line at , my only salvation…