Cucina – Page 16 – The Basic Art of Italian Cooking

mmmmm Gelato!

By admin June 23, 2009Caro Diario. (Dear diary...), Cucina, Entertaining, Events & Appearances, Facts, Features, History of Foods, La Dolce Vita, slow food, the Mediterranean diet, Trivia, Upcoming AppearancesNo Comments

copyright 2009, Maria Liberati Now that summer is here and (hopefully) warm weather is upon us..it's the perfect time for gelato. What's creamier than ice cream, and comes in any…

Father's Day & Creating Special Memories

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copyright 2009, Maria Liberati Editor: Erin Kuhns As the saying goes, the best way to a man's heart is through his stomach. Dad is no exception.…

Flavors of Life's Chapters

By admin June 14, 2009aperitifs, Cucina, cucina povere, Entertaining, La Dolce Vita, Recipes, slow food, the Mediterranean diet, Tuscan, UmbriaNo Comments

copyright 2009, Maria Liberati Life seems to be broken up into chapters that could be described in tastes--sweet, salty, bitter..think of all the experiences in your life that can be described per…

Keeping the 'Fresh' in Fruits and Veggies

By admin June 10, 2009Cucina, cucina povere, Entertaining, Gardening, Recipes, slow food, the Mediterranean dietNo Comments

copyright 2009, Maria Liberati Editor: Erin Kuhn Preserving fruits and vegetables is a very useful way to get the most out of your garden, or that great deal from the…

Food for Thought & Tramezzini

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Hmm...said the bank manager, " you sure go food shopping a lot? "What do you mean? " I said. "Well when you had us research the check for your phone bill…

Have a Kitchen Party!

By admin June 1, 2009Caro Diario. (Dear diary...), Cucina, cucina povere, Entertaining, Events & Appearances, slow food, the Mediterranean diet, Travel & customs, Upcoming AppearancesNo Comments

copyright 2009, Maria Liberati Editor: Erin Kuhns Dinner parties are notorious for beginning or ending in the kitchen. There is something appealing and inviting about what is perhaps the…

Balsamic Vinegar -Made in the USA

By admin May 27, 2009aperitifs, Caro Diario. (Dear diary...), Cucina, cucina povere, Entertaining, Facts, Features, La Dolce Vita, Recipes, the Mediterranean diet, WineNo Comments

copyright 2009, Maria Liberati In Italy whatever you do must always be beautiful..the way you eat, the things you eat and so on. In keeping along those lines.. I had…

Fresh Watermelon, Strawberries & Memorial Day

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copyright 2009, Maria Liberati A Happy Memorial Day weekend.. Does this mean summer is finally here? It must be summer, I got to purchase my first baby watermelon yesterday and…

A Tale of Grappa..

By admin May 18, 2009aperitifs, Caro Diario. (Dear diary...), Cucina, cucina povere, Entertaining, Facts, Features, History of Foods, La Dolce Vita, slow food, Travel & customs, Upcoming Appearances, WineNo Comments

Copyright 2009, Maria Liberati Editor: Kate Hollinger Grappa, a native Italian drink not for the faint of heart, is not as popular as the wines of Italy but just…

Farfalle..the Stylish Pasta

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copyright 2009, Maria Liberati Farfalle pasta (or bow tie pasta) always seemed more stylish and elegant to me than spaghetti or penne. Maybe it's the fact that they look like…