The Hills Are Alive…
copyright 2010 Maria Liberati As I remembered the song from my favorite musical The Sound of Music..I thought to myself as we drove along the hills in Chianti…these hills are…
An Apricot Mousse & Chocolate Crumble…
Life here in this ' little town' never fails to keep me entertained .. from the town priest that is an Elvis impersonator ..to the dogs that insist on taking their walks in the…
More Recipes from a Country House
Days are filled with much to do here..from tending our little farm..to planning out the day’s meals using the freshest ingredients or should I say creating recipes around the ‘pick…
Spaghetti at Midnight
copyright 2010, Maria Liberati August 15th is the most loved Holiday in Italy..especially when the sun is bright and temps are hot..no better way to enjoy the last of summer…
Eating Cool..Colorful.. Baked Fruit Kebabs with Gelato
copyright 2010 Maria Liberati/art of living,PrimaMedia,Inc Excitement is in the air here in anticipation of August the 15th…the beach resembles a large restaurant in the open with long tables set…
Less Clutter in the Kitchen…Cucina Povere Style
Why can’t basil and parsley simply be torn into pieces..why all the clutter of the knife and cutting with some type of skill?..besides a torn piece of basil or parsley…
Focaccia & Ratatouille with a Local Fresh Tomato in Pescara
copyright 2010 Maria Liberati After a colazione of a buon cappuccino and a cornetto, a walk surrounded by the sea air, the sun, and a fresh August breeze is the…
Suitcase of Flavors for a Trip to the Beach House
copyright 2010 Maria Liberati My flavors have all been packed..well at least the dried ones..my fresh ones will have to wait till early tomorrow morning. I am packing for…
Roasted Parsley Potatoes & Gossip in the Piazza
It pays to listen to gossip and conversation in the town piazza at night..some more than others..from overheard conversations last night was a variety of talk about family riffs…
Summer's Last Month & Gelato
copyright 2010, Maria Liberati And so goes the summer..almost..one month left to summer..don’t let it pass you by without taking advantage of something ‘summery’..eat an ice cream or a gelato…