{"id":1876,"date":"2010-05-25T05:09:52","date_gmt":"2010-05-25T12:09:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.marialiberati.com\/?p=1876"},"modified":"2010-05-25T05:09:52","modified_gmt":"2010-05-25T12:09:52","slug":"food-and-the-city","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/marialiberati.com\/freshsite\/2010\/05\/25\/food-and-the-city\/","title":{"rendered":"Food and the City.."},"content":{"rendered":"

\"open-air-market\"<\/a>
\ncopyright 2010, art of living,PrimaMedia,Inc\/ Maria Liberati
\nWhat could be more appropriate than Food and the City..my answer to Sex and the City 2 (the newly released film)<\/strong> how to get local, fresh, inspiring food experiences while living in the city.
\nEven though I live in the city.. while in the USA..my country house in Italy is never far from my mind..Bunches of fresh mint and oregano\u00a0 tied together with twine or ribbon decorate the halls and rooms wherever I go\u2026.just the fragrance so inspiring.. Wherever I live I\u00a0 turn my surroundings into a \u2018country house\u2019 it seems to be an uncontrollable reflex I have..
\nAs a child living in South Philadelphia with a fig tree in my backyard growing through the concrete..and tomato plants\u00a0 covering every bit of\u00a0 the concrete..creating a \u2018green backyard\u2019.. I can\u2019t help but wonder if it is an inherent natural reflex of mine..you know \u2018\u2019filling a city apartment with flowers and bowls of fresh fruit and veggies from the local market
\nFood and the City<\/strong> can be a challenge-especially for someone like me who loves to eat locally,hates to eat out..loves dining al fresco\u2026but that country house and my childhood home in\u00a0 the middle of South Philadelphia are\u00a0 always there in my mind to help overcome..
\nHere are some tips to enjoy Food and the City<\/strong> for those city dwellers that hanker for a country atmosphere:
\n*Make your kitchen as rustic as possible-think Tuscan or Italian farmhouse style. Whatever fits your budget..even if it is just one piece a rustic looking chair..perhaps an old farmhouse table you found at a local outdoor market you can refinish..or even something as simple as a picture of a country kitchen.
\n*Place vases of fresh mint, fresh flowers, fresh lavender to make your surroundings more fragrant..
\n*Use whatever window space you have\u00a0 to let as much light in as possible..make your dwelling sunny and bright-using real light (saves energy also).
\n*Most cities have open air markets. take advantage of it..nothing says \u2018country farmhouse\u2019 more than fresh fruits and veggies..
\n*Eating al fresco makes any meal..no matter how simple into the perfect meal. ( don\u2019t know about you but a slice of bruschetta and a glass of Est!Est!Est! on a warm summer evening eaten out doors is the perfect summer meal) So wherever you are make use of any outdoor space you have that could fit a small table and some chair.
\nAnd if you are really inspired become a city farmer<\/a>!
\nHope to see you at Wed, May 26th, Book Expo America (Javits Convention Center, NY,NY) for my book singing at 11 AM at autographing area 4. Will be signing copies of my upcoming book release of the second edition of\u00a0 The Basic Art of Italian Cooking: Holidays & Special Occasions- winner of the Gourmand World Cookbook Awards<\/a>
\nSept 9-12-I will be appearing at the Hudson Valley Wine Festival in Rhinebeck, NY..so much great wine and food there..hope to see you there.
\nFor more info on any of these events or any upcoming appearances email: events@marialiberati.com<\/a>
\nTo book an event email Andrea\u00a0 at : events.ar@gmail.com<\/a>
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\nhttp:\/\/twitter.com\/Marialiberati<\/a>
\nMaria
\nmarialiberati.com
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