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'Shinrun-Yoku' Feeds the Soul | Chocolate Topped Apricot Mousse

By maria May 17, 2015Caro Diario. (Dear diary...), Facts, La Dolce Vita (Dessert Recipes), Recipes, TravelNo Comments

Gourmet Peanut Butter Saltwater Fudge | Summer Memories

By maria July 9, 2013Caro Diario. (Dear diary...), La Dolce Vita (Dessert Recipes), Recipes, Summer RecipesNo Comments

If you have never been to Italy and want a taste of Italy from years gone by check out this I Love Lucy episode, it is priceless.. http://xfinitytv.comcast.net/watch/I-Love-Lucy/8580340462745885112/full-episodes#episode=6009802817446161112 text copyright…

Risotto with Porcini Mushrooms and Truffles | Finding Pieces of Italy in Salt Lake City

By maria October 6, 2011Caro Diario. (Dear diary...), Events & Appearances, Recipes, RisottoNo Comments

Saint Patrick Was Not Irish and Other Historical Facts | Filet of Sole with Cabbage & Potatoes

By maria March 17, 2011Holidays, Italian Culture, Recipes1 Comment

Happy" top o' the mornin to ya"...for Saint Patrick's Day. Today the Irish claim him as their own, but did you know that even the Italians claim him as one…

Lasagna Con Beschamel e Spinaci (Lasagne with Beschamel & Spinach) | Celebrating Gratitude and A Sunday Dinner

By maria March 12, 2011Caro Diario. (Dear diary...), Pasta, RecipesNo Comments

A Recipe for Chiacchiare & The Gondoliers | Carnevale Across Italy

By maria March 7, 2011Holidays, Italian Culture, Italy, RecipesNo Comments

Carnevale..the feast that marks the 40 days filled with other Holidays approaching Easter.. Venice is one of the most famous cities in the world for its' illustrious Carnevale..the colors, the…

To Be Or Not to Be.. Who Was William Shakespeare? and How To Make a Sicilan Cannoli

By maria February 2, 2011Art, Caro Diario. (Dear diary...), Italy, La Dolce Vita (Dessert Recipes), Recipes1 Comment

copyright 2021 art of living,PrimaMedia,Inc/Maria Liberati"All the world's a stage and all the men and women merely players" William Shakespeare in "As You Like It" Hmm..maybe Shakespeare knew something we didn't…

'Scarpe' Diem and a Chocolate Orange Torte

By maria January 14, 2011Abruzzo, Caro Diario. (Dear diary...), Cucina, cucina povere, Entertaining, Recipes, slow food, Special Occasions, the Mediterranean diet, Travel & customsNo Comments

Chianti, Cantucci & Cornflakes?

By maria January 11, 2011Caro Diario. (Dear diary...), Chianti, Country Living, Cucina, cucina povere, La Dolce Vita, Recipes, slow food, the Mediterranean diet, Tuscan2 Comments

A Peaceful Quiet, Mountain Climbing, Risotto della Volpe

By maria January 9, 2011Abruzzo, Caro Diario. (Dear diary...), Country Living, Cucina, cucina povere, Entertaining, La Dolce Vita, Recipes, Risotto, the Mediterranean dietNo Comments

Today was filled with peace and quiet..a walk in the serene mountains of Abruzzo...my Tibet..I know when I have reached the top the moment I see my favorite sign..La…

Gruyere Cheese & Potato Tarts & the Beauty of …

By maria July 29, 2010UncategorizedNo Comments

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 will…

A trip to Via Corradini & Mushroom Pate

By maria July 12, 2010Abruzzo, Caro Diario. (Dear diary...), Country Living, Cucina, cucina povere, La Dolce Vita, Recipes, UncategorizedNo Comments

I’m really not fond of pate..are you? But I am always on the lookout for ways to make a non-traditional type of pate. At our country house in Abruzzo-we have…

Create Moments to Remember in Your Kitchen….

By maria June 19, 2010Caro Diario. (Dear diary...), Cucina, cucina povere, Entertaining, Holidays, La Dolce Vita, Recipes, Risotto, slow food, Special Occasions, the Mediterranean diet, Uncategorized, WineNo Comments

copyright 2010 art of living,PrimaMedia,Inc/Maria Liberati “We do not remember days, we remember moments” once said Cesare Pavese-Italian author/novelist… so create a special moment for Father’s Day..a meal ..a brunch …

A Ginger Peach Gelato..

By maria June 13, 2010Abruzzo, Caro Diario. (Dear diary...), Cucina, cucina povere, Entertaining, Recipes, slow food, the Mediterranean diet, Uncategorized1 Comment

Love in the Kitchen..

By maria May 12, 2010UncategorizedNo Comments

Almond Cake for Passover

By maria March 28, 2010Caro Diario. (Dear diary...), Cucina, cucina povere, Entertaining, Holidays, Recipes, Special Occasions, the Mediterranean diet1 Comment

The Top 5 Things to Be In Love With

By maria February 21, 2010Caro Diario. (Dear diary...), Coffee, Cucina, Entertaining, La Dolce Vita, Recipes, slow food, UncategorizedNo Comments

Innamorata copyright, 2010, Maria Liberati I am in love with the sun ... it gives me warmth I am in love with the wind... it caresses me I am in…

Happy 'Day After Valentine's Day'…

By maria February 15, 2010Uncategorized1 Comment

Tuscan Roasted Chicken and Savory Herb Bread Pudding

By maria December 8, 2009Caro Diario. (Dear diary...), Cucina, cucina povere, Entertaining, Events & Appearances, Holiday Gift Guide, Holidays, Recipes, slow food, the Mediterranean diet, Upcoming AppearancesNo Comments

Special Gifts & A Sunset in Rome

By maria November 17, 2009Caro Diario. (Dear diary...), Cucina, cucina povere, Entertaining, Mediterranean Culinary Cruise, Recipes, Rome, slow food, the Mediterranean diet, Travel & customs, WineNo Comments

Holiday Gifts and Wild Mushroom Risotto

By maria November 6, 2009Caro Diario. (Dear diary...), Cucina, Entertaining, Holidays, Special OccasionsNo Comments

Torta Rustica..a recipe for a delicious summer lunch..

By maria August 17, 2009Abruzzo, Caro Diario. (Dear diary...), CucinaNo Comments

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…

Sacher Torte, part 1

By maria January 14, 2009Abruzzo, Caro Diario. (Dear diary...), Cucina, Entertaining, Facts, Features, Holidays, Recipes, Trivia1 Comment

copyright, 2009, Maria Liberati, The Basic Art of Italian Cooking Today, (here in the mountains of Abruzzo, Italy) while I was enjoying my colazione (breakfast) with radio station centocinque (105)…

World Pasta Day, Part 2-Fettucini Alfredo

By maria October 16, 2008Caro Diario. (Dear diary...), Recipes, UncategorizedNo Comments

Continuing along for World Pasta Day here is another favorite recipe, but with a little 'tweaking' I have made it lighter, less fat, less calories. A crowd pleaser on the…

A Banquet of Unforgettable Flavors

By maria September 27, 2008Abruzzo, Caro Diario. (Dear diary...), Cucina, Recipes, Special OccasionsNo Comments

copyright, 2008, Maria Liberati As I was thinking back to almost 3 weeks ago, and the wedding celebration I attended in the beautiful, medieval city of L'Aquila, my mind became…

Risi e Bisi- a dish from Venice

By maria September 14, 2008Caro Diario. (Dear diary...), Cucina, Entertaining, Features, Mediterranean Culinary Cruise, Recipes, Special Occasions, WineNo Comments

I am going to be hosting a culinary cruise throughout the Mediterranean in April '09- leaving from Venice on April 26th and traveling to Dubrovnik, Greece, Istanbul and Bari, Italy. …

The Perfect Summer Crostata

By maria August 19, 2008Cooking School in Tuscany, Cucina, Recipes, Tuscan, UncategorizedNo Comments

copyright, 2008, Maria Liberati The Basic Art of Italian Cooking by Maria Liberati tm The plums are growing faster than we can pick them. The summer sun in August is…

Crepes Italian Style

By maria April 27, 2008Cucina, Facts, Recipes, UncategorizedNo Comments

French Crepes also have an Italian twin- we call them crespelle. They are typically made with less butter and can be used in many recipes. Now that the warm weather…

Chocolat..Cioccolata..Chocolate

By maria April 20, 2008Cucina, RecipesNo Comments

copyright, 2008 Maria Liberati If you liked the recipe for Italian Chocolate pudding from the last post, here is another recipe to satisfy any chocolate craving. Always use dark chocolate…