A Banquet of Unforgettable Flavors
copyright, 2008, Maria Liberati As I was thinking back to almost 3 weeks ago, and the wedding celebration I attended in the beautiful, medieval city of L'Aquila, my mind became…
Abruzzo- a quick guide to my favorite spots
I have just returned again from my 'pied a terre' in the mountains of Abruzzo, just about an hour away from Rome. Still emotionally drunk with all the food, wine and beauty…
The Perfect Summer Crostata
copyright, 2008, Maria Liberati The Basic Art of Italian Cooking by Maria Liberati tm The plums are growing faster than we can pick them. The summer sun in August is…
Cerasuolo, Fresh Figs and a Terrazzo in the August Sun
The souvenir I am sending from Italy is the fresh summer meal eaten outside on the terrazzo under the warm August sun. Our terrazzo overlooks the mountains of Abruzzo so the…
Crepes Italian Style
French Crepes also have an Italian twin- we call them crespelle. They are typically made with less butter and can be used in many recipes. Now that the warm weather…
Oranges to your Health…
Here in Italy we are getting ready for the Appointment with Oranges for your Health (L’Appuntamento con L’arance della Salute). This is held every January 26th to emphasize the health…
Vino, Vidi, Vici copyright, Maria Liberati 2007
I wine, I saw I conquered.. I think that any trip to Italy could best be described in these words. Each day has its own special wine and I attempt…