Is Cava the New Champagne?
text copyright 2017 Art of Living, Prima Media, Inc/Maria Liberati Editor: Christina Joell "Too much of anything is bad, but too much of champagne is just right" Mark Twain Attention…
Lord Byron, Lobster & Champagne
copyright 2010 art of living,PrimaMedia,Inc/Maria Liberati Lord Byron once said: “ A woman should not be seen eating and drinking unless it is lobster salad and champagne, the only true…
Oysters, Champagne & Words
“You needn't tell me that a man who doesn't love oysters and asparagus and good wines has got a soul, or a stomach either. He's simply got the instinct for…
Gruyere Cheese & Potato Tarts & the Beauty of …
In our American culture we tend to consider things that are not pristine and spanking brand new less than worthy..but if you are planning a trip to Italy you…
How to Serve Wine..
copyright 2009, Maria Liberati Tonight, I finished up one of my wine education and wine pairing events at one of my favorite vineyards. Something that no one…
Rossini, Cocktails and Spring Holidays
copyright 2009, Maria Liberati Editor: Erin Kuhns Easter Sunday is usually a never ending meal, like all holiday meals in Italy. This year in Abruzzo, still stunned by the earthquake…
Happy August 15th-Ferragosto (part 2)
Buon Ferragosto Picnic (Second Part) copyright, 2008, Maria Liberati, The Basic Art of Italian Cooking by Maria Liberati tm Editor: Michela Pompeo Here is the second part of the…