Enjoying Summer’s Last Month and Gelato
copyright 2010, Maria Liberati And so goes the summer..almost..one month left to summer..don’t let it pass you by without taking advantage of something ‘summery’..eat an ice cream or a gelato…
To Market ,To Market…
Saturday has always been one of my favorite days..it is market day..and I always am too excited to sleep the night before anticipating an early cappuccino and cornetto (Italian…
Penne with Eggplant & the Piazza
copyright 2010 Maria Liberati Evenings here always include a walk in the piazza to chat with old friends, make new ones, catch up on town gossip, and share recipes.…
Gruyere Cheese & Potato Tarts & the Beauty of …
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…
Share the Joy!
Your Chance to Share your Holiday and food memories and see them in print! Just a short note to invite you to Share the Joy! with all of our readers.…
Cucinami & Cool Lemon Gelato
copyright 2010, Maria Liberati, Art of Living,PrimaMedia,Inc To express my love for cooking, nothing is more appropriate than an Italian word-Cucinami (made up of the words for kitchen-cucina- and Love-Ami)…
Passion for Cooking & A Strawberry Spumante Mousse
Is it just me? or does it really make sense when someone says “ I don’t know how to cook anything”..is that possible? Every day you must eat, speak, walk…
Top Secrets for a Pesto Recipe
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…
How to Master a Local Ciambella and Visit to Medieval Monastery
Copyright 2010, Maria Liberati My visit to the medieval Abbey of Casamari in the province of Frosinone was a visit back to the medieval pharmacies where many of the medicinal…
LOVE is the Secret Ingredient & Lasagne Melanzane
Copyright, 2010, Maria Liberati "A torta (cake) made with love always bakes perfect and delicious!”...that was the conversation at a dinner we hosted. An acquaintance of ours recounted how she…
Tuscan Roasted Chicken and Savory Herb Bread Pudding
Copyright 2009, Art of Living, PrimaMedia,Inc and Maria Liberati Hope you enjoy our continuing posting of yummy Holiday recipes. Share your favorite Holiday recipe with us here or email to us…
Holiday Roasted Fig Salad & Holiday Gift Guide
Copyright 2009, Art of Living, PrimaMedia, Inc. The Holiday Season is in full blast, especially now that much of the US got their first dose of Holiday snow this weekend.…
Meet The Croissant's Italian Cousin | Making Italian Cornetti
copyright 2009, Maria Liberati After many of my posts praising the little-known Italian cornetti (as compared to its' French cousin -the croissant), my long flight into Rome is spent with…
Italian Cuisine..not just pizza and pasta…
Italian Cuisine When thinking about Italian cuisine, most people think about pasta, and pizza, pizza, pizza... but potatoes, tomatoes, bell peppers, and maize, introduced in the 18th century, are often…
Halloween Traditions…Cauldrons, Cuisines, & Carnevale
copyright, 2009, Maria Liberati One of the most engaging holidays of the season, Halloween, has been carving out ghoulish jack-o-lanterns and the likes of trick-or-treaters for centuries.…
Much needed 'Amalfi' Therapy..
copyright, 2009, art of living, PrimaMedia, Inc; Maria Liberati Editor: Marsha Baum On a dreary, rather chilly day on the East Coast my therapy is to think about the colorful…
Anginetti-Italian Comfort Food
copyright 2009, Maria Liberati These cookies are one of my favorite, sort of like an Italian style comfort food. I can remember having these after school with a glass of…
Fall..Pumpkins and Exciting Culinary Events!
copyright 2009, Maria Liberati Fall is here, or almost and there are so many appearances coming up. Just wanted to let you know about some exciting events and happenings, hope…
Spaghetti alla Pescatore & Labor Day
Spaghetti al Pescatore will be on schedule tomorrow in The Basic Art of Italian Cooking kitchen tomorrow. I know it's Labor Day back in the States and most are planning…
Pizza & Poetry…
copyright 2009, Art of Living, PrimaMedia, Inc Someone once said that 'poetry is made up of memories and the act of recalling a special moment and without remembering or the…
Fresh Ricotta Cheesecake & a Picnic
The Basic Art of Italian Cooking kitchen here in Italy was busy with many recipes today, although still hot, hot, hot and no desire to use an oven or a…
Settembrini and September
copyright 2009, art of living, PrimaMedia,Inc September is now the month of the 'Settembrini' when everything has a September feel to it. The air now has a gentler heat…
A Dinner in Three Acts..
A dinner of freshly prepared seafood and linguine is always on the menu when I am at the beach and this weekend was no exception. Eating grilled fish and pasta…
September on the Beach & Pasta al Forno
copyright 2009, Maria Liberati As we approach September everything here becomes known as 'settembrini' (loosely translated to mean 'septemberish'): The figs that are ripening now are smaller than the ones…
Fresh Peppers & Grape Tomatoes & Vibrant Colors
copyright 2009, Maria Liberati The peppers are so vibrant in colors, I guess they don't want to be overshadowed by the vivid beauty of the Italian summer sun. A visit…
Watermelon..Il Sole Mio & Hot August Nights
copyright 2009, Maria Liberati Last night ended with the best refresher of all; a slice of locally produced watermelon. Not a fan of air conditioning and at home there is…
Linguine with Fresh, Local Tomatoes
Copyright 2009, Maria Liberati Aug/Sept 2009 issue of The Basic Art of Italian Cooking by Maria Liberati ezine now ready at http://tinyurl.com/pfo8xb Here is a recipe being prepared, as…
A Day with Moses & Michelangelo
Copyright 2009, Maria Liberati Sundays in Rome always turn into special days, and this weekend was no exception. A trip there for an event on Saturday for my latest book…
Torta Rustica..a recipe for a delicious summer lunch..
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…
Ciambellone Classico in the Mountains of Abruzzo
copyright 2009, Maria Liberati Dessert for yesterday's August 15th Holiday picnic was delicious and is as easy to make as it is to eat. Had the picnic at home in the…
