Linguine with Fresh, Local Tomatoes
Copyright 2009, Maria Liberati Aug/Sept 2009 issue of The Basic Art of Italian Cooking by Maria Liberati ezine now ready at http://tinyurl.com/pfo8xb Here is a recipe being…
A House is A Home..with lots of food of course!
copyright 2009, Maria Liberati No matter how big or small or elegant or simple..a house-- and that is any house- from a villa to an apartment- is not a home…
When the Ordinary Becomes the Extraordinary..
copyright 2009, Maria Liberati I have always thought of Italian cooking as just that... always making something ordinary into something extraordinary..day old bread becomes an elegant appetizer with just a…
Torta Rustica..a recipe for a delicious summer lunch..
Lunch (per my previous post today) was a treat for the taste buds and the recipe for the Torta Rustica-which literally means- rustic pie. A few tips on Torta Rustica-this…
Today's Souvenirs from Italy-Torte
Be on the lookout for two recipes from The Basic Art of Italian Kitchen here in Italy. Today was all about the Torte. We made a Torte Rustica…
Ciambellone Classico in the Mountains of Abruzzo
copyright 2009, Maria Liberati Dessert for yesterday's August 15th Holiday picnic was delicious and is as easy to make as it is to eat. Had the picnic at home in…
Top 10 Tips For Growing Terrific Tomatoes
copyright 2009, Maria Liberati Editor: Erin Kuhns Who doesn’t love the sweet richness of a freshly picked tomato? Whether they’re small red cherries, yellow pear tomatoes or the…
Thinking of A Picnic in Tuscany
copyright 2009, Maria Liberati A Picnic can be defined as a family tradition, holiday gathering, or a romantic expression. There is a sense of intimacy and comfort in…
My Blackberry Garden & Freezer Jams
copyright 2009, art of living,PrimaMedia,Inc Editor: Erin Kuhns Fresh and local berries (not those that have traveled hundreds of miles to get to the table ) are coming now that Spring…
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…