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Frittata & White Truffles..at il Vittoriale

By maria June 8, 2010Abruzzo, Caro Diario. (Dear diary...), Cucina, cucina povere, Entertaining, Features, frittata, La Dolce Vita, Mediterranean Culinary Cruise, Recipes, slow food, the Mediterranean diet, Travel & customs, Upcoming Appearances, upcoming booksNo Comments

copyright 2010, Art of Living, PrimaMedia,Inc/Maria Liberati It was the beginning of summer, much like today, the warm summer sun ‘kissing’ the mountains of Abruzzo and an invite to go…

Nothing But a Royal Chocolate Torta for Easter!

By maria April 1, 2010Caro Diario. (Dear diary...), Cucina, cucina povere, Entertaining, History of Foods, Holidays, Recipes, slow food, Uncategorized, Wine1 Comment

copyright 2010, Maria Liberati Apologies for not getting this out sooner, but I think that you still have time to make this for your Easter dinner. I have been scouring…

Farfalle..the Stylish Pasta

By maria May 12, 2009Abruzzo, Caro Diario. (Dear diary...), Cucina, cucina povere, Entertaining, Features, La Dolce Vita, Newsletter/ezine, Recipes, Rome, slow food, Tagliacozzo, the Mediterranean diet, Umbria, Upcoming AppearancesNo Comments

copyright 2009, Maria Liberati Farfalle pasta (or bow tie pasta) always seemed more stylish and elegant to me than spaghetti or penne. Maybe it's the fact that they look like…