Panettone or Pandoro..that is the question
copyright 2009, Maria Liberati Yes... the Holidays are still moving along here and with one down and 3 more to go (New Year's Eve, New Year's Day and La Befana) the pressing…
Merry Christmas from the Country House (part 1)
copyright 2009, Maria Liberati Christmas has deliciously arrived at the house in the country..branches of fresh rosemary for decoration and a roaring fire in the caminetto.. the scents our freshly…
Italian Cuisine..not just pizza and pasta…
Italian Cuisine When thinking about Italian cuisine, most people think about pasta, and pizza, pizza, pizza... but potatoes, tomatoes, bell peppers, and maize, introduced in the 18th century, are…
Frittata with Mint
copyright 2009, Maria Liberati This frittata is one of my favorites and is so simple made up only of a few ingredients..not the least important is the fresh mint to…
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 coutnry house before fall really sets in..the days and the…
Spaghetti alla Pescatore & Labor Day
Spaghetti al Pescatore will be on schedule tomorrow in The Basic Art of Italian Cooking kitchen tomorrow. I know it's Labor Day back in the States and most are planning a…
Pizza & Poetry…
copyright 2009, art of living, PrimaMedia,Inc Someone once said that 'poetry is made up of memories and the act of recalling a special moment and without remembering or the act of…
Fresh Ricotta & a Cheesecake & a Picnic
The Basic Art of Italian Cooking kitchen here in Italy was busy with many recipes today, although still hot,hot, hot and no desire to use an oven or a stove…
Settembrini and September
copyright 2009, art of living, PrimaMedia,Inc September is now the month of the 'Settembrini' when everything has a September feel to it. The air now has a gentler heat…
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 alla vongole …