Truffles, Risotto and a Villa in Umbria
Here is an excerpt of this month's newsletter. To read the full newsletter go to: http://tinyurl.com/df9rc5 Truffles and Meats: Two Staple Foods from Umbria copyright2009, Maria Liberati Editor: Christa…
La Cucina..
The kitchen has now become the social point of many households While once it was a place only to take meals and cook, it has now become a focal point of the house. The…
When Life Hands You Lemons-Make Limoncello!
Limoncello Editor: Kate Hollinger copyright, 2009, Maria Liberati If you’ve never had the pleasure of trying the Italian classic limoncello, you are missing out! Limoncello, a “digestivo” or…
Cappuccino, Macchiato, Latte, Americano…
copyright, 2009, Maria Liberati Editor: Patrick Coyne Here's a familiar scenario: It's 7 AM on a Tuesday and you're making that daily commute when you decide to stop off…
Sigaromanzia
Last weekend I did an onstage appearance at a large consumer trade show for cooking and foods. It was difficult to concentrate on what I was cooking....in the front row…
Indulgence in the Eternal City..
copyright, 2009, Maria Liberati It is amusing to sit and watch how people that are extremely cold warm up. Some will stare in disbelief at their reddened hands, almost frozen…
Olive Oil, Etruscans & Romans
copyright, 2009, Maria Liberati Editor: Kate Hollinger Umbrian olives have been known as the best olives in Italy since ancient Roman times. Even today, Umbrian olives are notorious for making…
Feb/March 2009 Newsletter
This month's newsletter is filled with articles and sweet treats for Carnevale in Venice, menu of the month, recipe of the month, Recipe Contest with La Cucina Italiana Magazine, Interview with Food…
Valentine's Day, Risotto al Mare & Orvieto Classico
copyright 2009, Maria Liberati. The Basic Art of Italian Cooking ahhh..it is getting closer to Valentine's Day..I can smell the roses and taste the chocolate.. Don't forget the wine. My choice is…
Romantic Gelato…
copyright 2009, Maria Liberati, The Basic Art of Italian Cooking Editor-Kate Hollinger What’s richer, softer and more luscious than ice cream, and comes in any flavor you can imagine? Gelato of…