Tomato and Mozzarella Appetizer | Academy Awards
copyright 2014, Art of Living, PrimaMedia,Inc/Maria Liberati Besides the beautiful scenery, my favorite part of the Oscar winning film of the past, Mediterraneo, (a charming film about a group…
Monte Bianco and a Long Lost Schiacciapatate
copyright 2014 Maria Liberati/Art of Living,PrimaMedia,Inc (photo from it.wikipedia.org) …beginning to look forward to Spring… but some winter experiences still to be had…… The things that are expected…
Buona La Befana and Quite a Royal Torte | Torta Principe Eugenio (Prince Eugenio’s Cake)
copyright 2014 Maria Liberati/Art of Living, PrimaMedia, Inc. La Befana is here or as tradition goes she did 'fly in on her broomstick’ sometime before dawn this morning, the…
Festive Apples, Cranberries and Brachetto | Holiday Variations in Red
Holiday countdown and I am in 'cranberry mode'...I love this little berry so healthy.. and versatile...dessert or side dish with Holiday turkey..so here's one of my favorite easy Holiday…
Giotto and the Art of a Pumpkin Cake | Torta Alla Zucca
copyright 2-13 Maria Liberati/Art of Living, PrimaMedia,Inc Take pleasure in your dreams, relish your principles and drape your purest feelings on the heart of a precious lover” Giotto A beautiful…
The Evolution of Italian Cuisine | Bruschetta Filanti Recipe
copyright 2013 Maria Liberati/Art of Living, PrimaMedia,Inc When thinking of Italian cuisine, most assume it is all about spaghetti, meatballs and pizza, ... but potatoes, tomatoes, bell peppers, and maize,…
Blueberry Torta | Blueberries and Peaches and Tomatoes…Oh My!
“You ought to have seen what I saw on my way To the village, through Mortenson's pasture to-day: Blueberries as big as the end of your thumb………” Robert Frost, Blueberries…
Crostata alla Crema di Ricotta | My Favorite Fourth of July Picnic Dessert
Text and some photos copyright 2013 Art of Living,PrimaMedia,Inc Happy 4th of July…it is officially Picnic time. ..a time that always bring to mind the classic film and…
Perfect for Picnics… Ferratelle or Pizzelle | Cookbook Giveaway
copyright 2013 Art of Living, PrimaMedia,Inc/Maria Liberati Pizzelle or Ferratelle...These are the perfect portable dessert for any picnic.. But first ..be sure to set an extra plate at your table…
Visiting Civita di Bagnoregio | Gluten Free (GF) Coconut Cloud Dessert
copyright 2013 Art of Living, PrimaMedia,Inc./Maria Liberati Editor: Maureen Beam As the old saying goes…“He who seeks what they should not, finds what he would not.” There is a…