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How to Make a Cold Fondue with Parmigiano-Reggiano Cheese

By maria June 4, 2018Appetizer Recipes, How To's, RecipesNo Comments

copyright 2018 Art of Living, PrimaMedia, Inc/Maria Liberati Guest Editor: Danasha Wise My favorite kitchen tool, nearby all the time, my Parmigiano Reggiano..and a cheese grater.. adds superb flavor to…

Fresh Eggplant Timballo | Chiuso! The Beach House

By maria September 3, 2012Caro Diario. (Dear diary...), RecipesNo Comments

A Last Minute 'Capodanno' Celebration

By maria December 30, 2010Abruzzo, aperitifs, Caro Diario. (Dear diary...), Cucina, cucina povere, Entertaining, Holidays, La Dolce Vita, Recipes, slow food, the Mediterranean dietNo Comments

A day spent looking for' funghi' (mushrooms) for a dish of hot polenta on a cold winter day.....a fun day to look for mushrooms because I encountered so many friends…

Cassola..A Traditional Jewish-Italian Dessert

By maria December 29, 2010Abruzzo, Caro Diario. (Dear diary...), Christkindlmarkts, Christmas, Coffee, Country Living, Cucina, cucina povere, Holidays, La Dolce Vita, RecipesNo Comments

copyright 2010 art of living, PrimaMedia,Inc/Maria Liberati Cassola is traditionally a Jewish dessert, but because the main ingredient is fresh ricotta cheese it is also a traditional cheesecake served…

The National Holiday of Leftovers or Santo Stefano

By maria December 26, 2010Abruzzo, Caro Diario. (Dear diary...), Christkindlmarkts, Country Living, Cucina, cucina povere, Entertaining, Holidays, slow food, Special Occasions, the Mediterranean diet, Travel & customs, WineNo Comments

Hot Stracciatella Soup and Warm Holiday Wishes!

By maria December 21, 2010Abruzzo, Caro Diario. (Dear diary...), Christmas, Country Living, Cucina, cucina povere, Entertaining, Holidays, La Dolce Vita, slow food, the Mediterranean dietNo Comments

copyright 2010 art of living,PrimaMedia,Inc/Maria Liberati Anticipating my Christmas in Italy this year and planning my menu...I am reflecting (for lack of a better word)on(what will be) a continuing 24 hour…

2010 Holiday Guide & Twelve Days of Christmas

By maria December 11, 2010Abruzzo, Caro Diario. (Dear diary...), Christkindlmarkts, Christmas, Country Living, Cucina, cucina povere, Entertaining, Features, Holiday Gift Guide, Holidays, Le Marche, Recipes, Rome, slow food, Special Occasions, the Mediterranean diet, UncategorizedNo Comments

copyright 2010 art of living,PrimaMedia,Inc. Here it is..just in time for the 12 Days of Christmas..our 2010 Annual Holiday Guide...filled with extra special 'foodie'products 'discovered' by our team of Editors…

First Beverage, Ringraziamento & Penne with Beer

By maria November 22, 2010Caro Diario. (Dear diary...), Country Living, Cucina, cucina povere, Entertaining, Holidays, Recipes, slow food, Special Occasions, the Mediterranean diet, Uncategorized, Upcoming Appearances1 Comment

It was George Bernard Shaw who once said “There is no sincerer love than the love of food “ Thanksgiving day is a day that is uniquely American ..a…

Spaghetti at Midnight

By maria August 16, 2010Abruzzo, Caro Diario. (Dear diary...), Country Living, Cucina, cucina povere, Entertaining, RecipesNo Comments

Eggplant Parmigiano on the Beach & August 15th

By maria August 9, 2010Abruzzo, aperitifs, Caro Diario. (Dear diary...), Cucina, cucina povere, Holidays, Recipes, Special OccasionsNo Comments

The excitement of summer is almost gone for most of us..with about a month to go..but here in Italy the excitement of summer has been re-ignited with the anticipation of…

Parsley..a Girl's Best Friend..

By maria August 8, 2010Abruzzo, Caro Diario. (Dear diary...), Cucina, cucina povere, La Dolce Vita, Mediterranean Culinary Cruise, slow food, the Mediterranean diet, UncategorizedNo Comments

A Mid Mountain Trip & Local Flavors of Rapino

By maria August 4, 2010UncategorizedNo Comments

copyright 2010 Maria Liberati/art of living,PrimaMedia,Inc Continuing my ‘Gastraonaut’ travels in Italy..in Pescara to experience some of the artisan foods, but also to view the new pedestrian bridge that…

Roasted Parsley Potatoes & Gossip in the Piazza

By maria August 2, 2010Abruzzo, Caro Diario. (Dear diary...), Country Living, Cucina, cucina povere, Entertaining, L'Aquila, La Dolce Vita, Recipes, Rome, slow food, Tagliacozzo, the Mediterranean diet, Travel & customs, Uncategorized, WineNo Comments

It pays to listen to gossip and conversation in the town piazza at night..some more than others..from overheard conversations last night was a variety of talk about family riffs…

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…

Cool Off With a Gelato Sandwich

By maria July 28, 2010Abruzzo, Caro Diario. (Dear diary...), Country Living, Cucina, cucina povere, slow food, the Mediterranean diet, Travel & customs, UncategorizedNo Comments

Some of the new exciting happenings here in Italy while I have been gone..the invention or creation of a gelato sandwich (because of the hot hot summer temperatures). it consists…

Chef Secrets to Make Cold Pasta

By maria July 7, 2010Caro Diario. (Dear diary...), Cucina, cucina povere, Entertaining, Pasta, Recipes, slow food, the Mediterranean diet, Travel & customs, UncategorizedNo Comments

Top Secrets for a Pesto Recipe

By maria February 12, 2010Caro Diario. (Dear diary...), Cucina, cucina povere, genoa, RecipesNo Comments

Each region and city in Italy has their own flavors and tastes to discover, and on a recent trip there I had a flavorful experience discovering the tastes that give…

E Dolce Far Niente, & Cooking Broccoli Rabe for La Befana

By maria January 7, 2010Abruzzo, Caro Diario. (Dear diary...), Christmas, Cucina, cucina povere, Entertaining, Holidays, Special OccasionsNo Comments

Take a trip right from your own computer over to open sky to see the new design of my store with all the interesting products I have found for those…

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

Holiday Roasted Fig Salad & Holiday Gift Guide

By maria December 7, 2009Caro Diario. (Dear diary...), Cucina, cucina povere, Entertaining, Holiday Gift Guide, Holidays, La Dolce Vita, Recipes, slow food, Special Occasions, the Mediterranean diet, Upcoming Appearances, upcoming booksNo Comments

Happy Thanksgiving, An Avocado Goes to Parma!

By maria November 22, 2009Caro Diario. (Dear diary...), Cucina, cucina povere, Entertaining, Holidays, Special OccasionsNo Comments

Sformata di Parmigiana at Le Cordon Bleu

By maria November 1, 2008Caro Diario. (Dear diary...), Celebrity Interviews, Cucina, Entertaining, Events & Appearances, Facts, Features, Recipes, Special OccasionsNo Comments

Mille Grazie!! to everyone at Le Cordon Bleu in Boston and Chef Enea Barbanera for hosting a wonderful event with the Italian Culinary Foundation to promote the simplicity and flavors of authentic,…

The Basic Art of Choosing Olive Oil…

By maria July 23, 2008Cucina, Entertaining, Features, History of Foods, Uncategorized1 Comment

copyright, 2008, Maria Liberati, The Basic Art of Italian Cooking by Maria Liberati tm https://www.marialiberati.com Editor: Suzanne Russo The Italians have been cultivating olives since the Fifth Century. They have refined the…

Tiramisu..the recipe, the legend and lighter Tiramisu

By maria July 3, 2008Cucina, Facts, Features, History of Foods, La Dolce Vita, Recipes1 Comment

copyright,2008, Maria Liberati,The Basic Art of Italian Cooking editor: Joseph McVeigh If cannoli is the champion of Italian desserts, tiramisu is the challenger. Although it may seem that tiramisu…

Zucchini and Goat Cheese Frittata and The Big Night

By maria May 24, 2008Facts, Features, RecipesNo Comments

Editor: Joseph Mc Veigh copyright, 2008, Maria Liberati,The Basic Art of Italian Cooking by Maria Liberati tm https://www.marialiberati.com Hope you are all enjoying your Memorial Day celebrations for those in…

Slow Food and a Healthy Dose of Tiramisu!!

By maria March 7, 2008Facts, Features, Recipes, UncategorizedNo Comments

Slow food is really a healthy food concept that originated in Italy and now boasts chapters all over the world. It is what the original Mediterranean diet was based on.…

By maria January 10, 2008Caro Diario. (Dear diary...), Facts, History of Foods, RecipesNo Comments

I wine, I saw I conquered. I think that any trip to Italy could best be described in these words. Each day has its own special wine and I attempt…