How To Throw The Best Tailgating Event | Tips You Need to Know
More and more people are joining in the fun and celebrating tailgating season and showing their team spirit, but you don't have to be a football fan to celebrate and…
Tintoretto Cocktail | A Toast to the Artist
Paying homage to one of the last great Renaissance painters, known as Tintoretto (real name Jacopo Robusti) a refreshing cocktail from the newly released book The Basic Art of Cocktails…
Tuscany, and a Tuscan Inspired Carpaccio
copyright 2016 Art of Living, PrimaMedia,Inc/Maria Liberati Editor: Lisa Zatulovsky TUSCANY and a TUSCAN INSPIRED ANIPASTO It is no wonder that the beautiful scenery of Tuscany’s lush greenery and regal…
Ferr'agosto Foods | A Plum Cheesecake to Remember
2015 copyright Art of Living,PrimaMedia,Inc/Maria Liberati This year’s Ferragosto was spent home staycation style..but staycations sometimes turn out to be the best kind of Holiday..especial;ly if you spend it with…
Visiting a Plum Farm | Homemade Plum Amaretti Muffins
copyright 2015 Maria Liberati/Art of Living,PrimaMedia,Inc Spending our summer holiday with the plums that are over abundantly filling our little farm this year. But who can complain, these plums appear…
An Italian's Guide to Ravenna Italy | Where to Stay and Where To Find Vegetarian Food in Italy
copyright 2015 Art of Living, PrimaMedia,Inc/Maria Liberati If you have not had a chance to enjoy a summer vacation yet..what are you waiting for summer is almost over…if you are…
How To Preserve Fruit in the Freezer | Freezer Jams
Few pleasures compare to sinking your teeth into a slice of fresh, succulent fruit. once summer has shown its' last glimmer , the fresh sweet fruit will be…
How To Find the Best Olive Oil | Traditional Italian Cold Summer Pasta Salad
And Spring arose on the garden fair, Like the Spirit of Love felt everywhere; And each flower and herb on Earth’s dark breast rose from the dreams of its wintry…
'Shinrun-Yoku' Feeds the Soul | Chocolate Topped Apricot Mousse
copyright 2015 Art of Living/PrimaMedia,Inc/Maria Liberati Japanese Therapy here in the mountains of Abruzzo..if you have ever heard of the Japanese word 'shinrun-yoku ‘ it means ‘taking in…
A Sunny Day in the Mountains of Abruzzo | Crespelle con Asparagus (Crepes with Asparagus)
copyright 2015 Art of Living,PrimaMedia,Inc/Maria Liberati A sunny Spring Day driving through the mountains of Abruzzo… enjoyed the sunny quiet hills of Sainte Marie And the flower show in Tagliacozzo..with…
Kiwi Pineapple Macedonia with Lemon Honey Syrup | Mother's Day Brunch Menu
copyright Art of Living, PrimaMedia,Inc/Maria Liberati Fresh kiwi from region of Lazio..lots of fresh kiwi…... a lemon from Amalfi…what to do, what to do..use it quick..a fresh pineapple and kiwi…
Leftover Recipe Contest Nominees | Fruit Pudding and Pasta Frittata
It's not leftovers that are wasteful, but those who either don't know what to do with them or can't be bothered. Julian Baggini copyright 2014 Art of Living,PrimaMedia,Inc/Maria Liberati…
5 Rules for Picnics & A Lemon Cheesecake Recipe
copyright 2014 Art of Living, PrimaMedia,Inc/Maria Liberati What would summer be without the (under rated) picnic..or eating al fresco..or dining outside..or whatever you call it.. Besides all the fresh luscious…
Cetara's Ancient Sauce | Colatura di Alici (Garum)
copyright 2014 Art of Living,PrimaMedia,Inc/Maria Liberati So continuing on my trip through Amalfi and filming of the first episode of my new PBS TV show.. the story I want to…
Almond Passover Cake | Perfect For Spring
“You can cut all the flowers but you cannot keep spring from coming. ~ Pablo Neruda I love Holidays ..especially Spring Holidays..it's like we are waking up…
Whip Up a Bianco Da Mangiare Pudding Welcome Spring
copyright 2014 Art of living,PrimaMedia,Inc/Maria Liberati Spring is quickly approaching, St Patrick’s Day….. St Joseph’s Day (March 19th) and we are well on our way to the tastes of Spring.…
How To Make An Espresso Martini
Posting this recipe for an espresso martini by request..Of course coffee had to make it into a martini sooner or later for coffee fanatics.. Espresso Martini…
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…
A Slice of Italian Musical History | Making Sapore di Mare al Pesto (Seafood with Pesto)
A slice of History..Italian musical history…I made a stop in Celano a few days ago for some great food, unbelievable scenery and had the pleasure of meeting Red Canzian.. part …
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…
Minestra di Farro in Snow Capped Mountains of Abruzzo
copyright 2013 Art of Living, PrimaMedia,Inc/ Maria Liberati A chilly day needs a warm pot of soup..farro and lentil soup (minestra) with crostini..for a still brisk Spring day..my heart has…
Galette: Tastes of Montmartre | Moulin De La Galette
Moulin de la Galette by Renoir Text: copyright 2012 t Art of Living, PrimaMedia,Inc/Maria Liberati Montmartre..a town in France inhabited by one of the most famous Impressionists-Renoir..he was particularly taken…
How To Make Paella Inspired By Pablo Picasso
Guest Post by Madigan Naylor Many people the world over consider Pablo Picasso to be one of the best artists of all time. Even though he was Spanish, few…
Spaghetti Infuocati (Spaghetti on Fire) | Ricotta Recipes
Guest Post by Madigan Naylor copyright 2012 Art of Living,PrimaMedia,Inc/Maria Liberati My friend recently returned from a semester studying in Italy. When we were catching up, I asked her what…
Crespelle with Asparagus (Crepes With Asparagus) | Spring Holiday Food Memories
Spring Holidays are upon us and with Holidays come food memories. Traditional Holiday foods always bring back remembrances of Holidays past when dishes decorate the Holiday table. It’s always fun…
How To Make Al Capone's Dandelion Soup
Editor : Chris Manganaro copyright 2012 Art of Living, PrimaMedia,Inc Have you ever tasted dandelion greens? Growing up, my grandfather got me hooked on the dandelion soup he used to…
Walnut, Pomegranate ,Roquefort Salad | Combining Italian with French in Food and Art
French and Italian combinations work marvelously in food-just think of beschamel sauce, onion soup, crepes. recipes created in the kitchens of Caterina DeMedici with her private chefs,while living in France-…
Tris | Because 3 Desserts Are Better Than One
copyright 2012 Art of Living, PrimaMedia,Inc/Maria Liberati A delicious word I learned for ordering dessert…for when a taste of one just won’t do…’tris’.. A table of 15..dinner in the seaside…
Healthy Nutella Substitute & Homemade Chocolate Hazelnut Spread
copyright 2022 Art of Living, Prima Media Inc When leaving Rome, Italy, in the airport there is always a holdup with tourists trying to smuggle jars of Nutella in their…
Summer Lemon Torta | Recipes from Sorrento, Italy
Lemons have been used in many ways throughout history. During the European Renaissance, the fashionable ladies used lemons as a way to make their lips red and pronounced. In the…
