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Valentine’s Day & Carnevale: A Celebration of Love, Joy, and Italian Flavor

By maria February 11, 2026Baking, Caro Diario. (Dear diary...), Cook With Maria, Cooking TIps, Country Living, Cucina, cucina povere, Culinary Art, desserts, HolidaysNo Comments

The Basic Art of Italian Cooking Holidays and Special Occasions 2nd edition

🕯️ How to Honor Loved Ones Through Italian Traditions

By maria October 29, 2025Appetizer Recipes, Baking, Caro Diario. (Dear diary...), Cook With Maria, Cooking TIps, Country Living, Cucina, cucina povere, Culinary Art, desserts, Entertaining, Fall Recipes, Gluten Free & Delicious, History of Foods, HolidaysNo Comments

copyright Art of Living, Prima Media, Inc./Maria Liberati As October fades into November, the air in the Italian countryside grows crisp, scented with woodsmoke and simmering broths. It’s a time…

Say Hello to Summer with Risotto con Tartufo.

By maria August 8, 2018Recipes, Risotto, Summer RecipesNo Comments

Blink... and summer is gone! Summer is truly a time to celebrate the finest of the culinary arts. Don't let this summer get away without your own special celebration. Culinary…

Let's Talk About Banana Splits.

By maria July 27, 2018Food Facts, History of FoodsNo Comments

Happy National Coffee Milkshake Day.

By maria July 14, 2018Food Facts, La Dolce Vita (Dessert Recipes), RecipesNo Comments

Guest Blogger: Danasha Wise National Coffee Milkshake Day (July 26) July 26th is National Coffee Milkshake Day. Celebrate with these tips and a recipe from Gourmand World Award Winning Chef…

Coffee Cream Frost Recipe! | Happy National Ice Cream Month.

By maria July 3, 2018Food Facts, History of Foods, La Dolce Vita (Dessert Recipes), Recipes, Summer RecipesNo Comments

National Ice Cream Month A whole month dedicated to celebrating ice cream may sound too good to be true, but it is true. In 1984, President Ronald Reagan decided to…

Cooking With Wine | Mushroom Risotto

By maria May 31, 2018Recipes, Risotto, WineNo Comments

Hidden World Wonders |5 Lesser Known Attractions You Need to See

By maria March 16, 2018Facts, TravelNo Comments

Guest Blogger: Annie Beurman We all know about attractions like Mount Everest, the Great Wall of China or Mount Rushmore. These are attractions and landmarks that anyone would recognize.…

Ring in the New Year with my Cassola Cioccolata (Chocolate Cassola)

By maria December 31, 2017Holidays, La Dolce Vita (Dessert Recipes), RecipesNo Comments

Night at the La Scala Ballet | Jewels Paired with Moscato D'Asti

By maria July 19, 2011Art, Caro Diario. (Dear diary...), Italy, Wine10 Comments

Editor: Lisa Zatulovsky Copyright 2011 Art of Living,PrimaMedia,Inc/Maria Liberati Romantic emeralds, flashy rubies and elegant diamonds sparkled in the light on the stage of the Teatro Alla Scala during…

Spaghetti al Fresco Riviera | Memories Along the Riviera & the Royal Wedding of Monaco

By maria July 9, 2011Caro Diario. (Dear diary...), Pasta, RecipesNo Comments

The Basic Art of Red, White, and Blue | Spaghetti Primavera for Fourth of July

By maria July 1, 2011Holidays, Pasta, RecipesNo Comments

In honor of Independence Day, a recipe that may have been influenced by Thomas Jefferson’s love for many Italian things- he was the first to bring over the maccheroni machine…

Infiorata: The Flower Festival in Genzano | Colorful Sicilian Cassata

By maria June 15, 2011Holidays, Italian Culture, Italy, La Dolce Vita (Dessert Recipes), Recipes, Travel1 Comment

How To Host Do It Yourself Wine Tastings at Home | Perfect to Pair with Grilled Porcini Mushrooms

By maria June 14, 2011Caro Diario. (Dear diary...), Entertaining, How To's, Recipes, slow food, the Mediterranean diet, Uncategorized, WineNo Comments

copyright art of living, PrimaMedia,Inc My favorite way to spend a lazy Sunday afternoon is eating al fresco at home, so that I can have a leisurely, meal with a great…

Summer's Fashionable Produce | How To Incorporate Color in Cuisine

By maria June 9, 2011Cooking TIps, Gardening, How To's, RecipesNo Comments

Editor: Lisa Zatulovsky copyright 2011, Art of Living,PrimaMedia,Inc/Maria Liberati Saturated hues and bold color blocking are a dominant fashion trend for summer 2011. Fashion is celebrating the vibrancy that the…

Lavender & Fusilli Pasta | Tastes of Summer

By maria May 17, 2011Caro Diario. (Dear diary...), Pasta, Recipes, Summer Recipes, VegetarianNo Comments

copyright 2011 art of living,PrimaMedia,Inc/Maria Liberati Editor: Caroline Walsh Lavender, my favorite summer ingredient, has quite a literary and culinary past (and present) Hot lavender, mints, savory, marjoram; The marigold,…

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…

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…

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…

Valentine’s Day & Carnevale: A Celebration of Love, Joy, and Italian Flavor

Say Hello to Summer with Risotto con Tartufo.

Let's Talk About Banana Splits.

Happy National Coffee Milkshake Day.

Coffee Cream Frost Recipe! | Happy National Ice Cream Month.

Cooking With Wine | Mushroom Risotto

Hidden World Wonders |5 Lesser Known Attractions You Need to See

Ring in the New Year with my Cassola Cioccolata (Chocolate Cassola)

Night at the La Scala Ballet | Jewels Paired with Moscato D'Asti

Spaghetti al Fresco Riviera | Memories Along the Riviera & the Royal Wedding of Monaco

The Basic Art of Red, White, and Blue | Spaghetti Primavera for Fourth of July

Infiorata: The Flower Festival in Genzano | Colorful Sicilian Cassata

How To Host Do It Yourself Wine Tastings at Home | Perfect to Pair with Grilled Porcini Mushrooms

Summer's Fashionable Produce | How To Incorporate Color in Cuisine

Lavender & Fusilli Pasta | Tastes of Summer

A Recipe for Chiacchiare & The Gondoliers | Carnevale Across Italy

Cassola..A Traditional Jewish-Italian Dessert

2010 Holiday Guide & Twelve Days of Christmas

First Beverage, Ringraziamento & Penne with Beer

Hot, Creamy Pumpkin Soup for a Chilly Autumn Night..

Food, Wine, Books..the Perfect Combination

Castles, Chianti, Cantucci

The Art of Simplicity & A Frittata

Spaghetti at Midnight

The Night of the Shooting Stars & A Fresh Veggie Tartare

Parsley..a Girl's Best Friend..

A Mid Mountain Trip & Local Flavors of Rapino