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Ginger Peach Gelato Delight | Desserts To Keep You Cool

Posted by By maria June 14, 2014Posted inLa Dolce Vita (Dessert Recipes), Recipes, Summer RecipesNo Comments
  “An apple is an excellent thing — until you have tried a peach.” George du Maurier (1834-1896)   copyright 2014 Art of Living, PrimaMedia,Inc/Maria Liberati Summer has just begun,…
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Perfect for Picnics… Ferratelle or Pizzelle | Cookbook Giveaway

Posted by By maria May 27, 2013Posted inContests and Giveaways, Food Facts, La Dolce Vita (Dessert Recipes), RecipesNo Comments
copyright 2013 Art of Living, PrimaMedia,Inc/Maria Liberati Pizzelle or Ferratelle...These are the perfect portable dessert for any picnic.. But first ..be sure to set an extra plate at your table…
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Visiting Civita di Bagnoregio | Gluten Free (GF) Coconut Cloud Dessert

Posted by By maria February 3, 2013Posted inCaro Diario. (Dear diary...), Gluten Free & Delicious, Italy, La Dolce Vita (Dessert Recipes), Recipes, TravelNo Comments
  copyright 2013 Art of Living, PrimaMedia,Inc./Maria Liberati Editor: Maureen Beam As the old saying goes…“He who seeks what they should not, finds what he would not.” There is a…
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Cassola..A Traditional Jewish-Italian Dessert

Posted by By maria December 29, 2010Posted inAbruzzo, 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…
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Enjoying Summer’s Last Month and Gelato

Posted by By maria July 31, 2010Posted inAbruzzo, Caro Diario. (Dear diary...), Country Living, Cucina, La Dolce Vita, Rome, slow food, Travel & customs, UncategorizedNo Comments
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…
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A Ginger Peach Gelato..

Posted by By maria June 13, 2010Posted inAbruzzo, Caro Diario. (Dear diary...), Cucina, cucina povere, Entertaining, Recipes, slow food, the Mediterranean diet, Uncategorized1 Comment
copyright 2010, Art of Living, PrimaMedia,Inc/Maria Liberati Summer has just begun, but here in Italy it means the sunniest and hottest days of the year are soon to come. A…
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Love in the Kitchen..

Posted by By maria May 12, 2010Posted inUncategorizedNo Comments
copyright 2010, Art of Living, PrimaMedia, Inc by Maria Liberati Eat like you love with passion…make recipes that are easy but provide pleasure for cooking and eating…one of my favorite…
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Fresh Ricotta Cheesecake & a Picnic

Posted by By maria September 3, 2009Posted inAbruzzo, Caro Diario. (Dear diary...), Cucina, cucina povere, Entertaining, La Dolce Vita, RecipesNo Comments
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…
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A Day with Moses & Michelangelo

Posted by By maria August 24, 2009Posted inCaro Diario. (Dear diary...), Coffee, Cucina, cucina povere, Entertaining, Features, La Dolce Vita, Pizza, Special Occasions, the Mediterranean diet, Uncategorized, upcoming booksNo Comments
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…
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A Taste of Venice & Carnevale, part 2

Posted by By maria January 21, 2009Posted inRecipes, Travel & customs, Venice, WineNo Comments
 copyright, 2009, Maria Liberati, The Basic Art of Italian Cooking Halloween, Mardi Gras where did it all come from- from Venice of course. Well the Romans had a type of Carnevale…
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Sacher Torte , part 2

Posted by By maria January 15, 2009Posted inAbruzzo, Caro Diario. (Dear diary...)No Comments
I can hear the fireworks outside my office window as I am writing. My cousin would like to think they are shooting fireworks for his birthday, but I know it…
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Anginetti-light delicate bits of heaven

Posted by By maria October 7, 2008Posted inCaro Diario. (Dear diary...), Cucina, Entertaining, Recipes, UncategorizedNo Comments
copyright, 2008,Maria Liberati Editor: Sara Harris What is it about cookies (dolci- in Italian) that have even the harshest food critics saying, "Mmm!" ? Whether these sinfully sweet desserts are…
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The Perfect Summer Crostata

Posted by By maria August 19, 2008Posted inCooking 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…
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How to Make (Light as an Angel) Anginetti Cookies

Posted by By maria July 16, 2008Posted inCucina, Recipes, Special Occasions, UncategorizedNo Comments
 copyright, 2008, Maria Liberati The Basic Art of Italian Cooking Editor:Sara Harris What is it about cookies (dolci- in Italian) that have even the harshest food critics saying, Mmm! Whether…
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Tiramisu..the recipe, the legend and lighter Tiramisu

Posted by By maria July 3, 2008Posted inCucina, 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…
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I want to wish you all and your families the Happiest and Healthiest New Year in 2022! Thank you all so much for joining me and helping me to make The Basic Art of Italian Cooking and The Maria Liberati Show a success! I can’t wait to share my next book (The Basic Art of Italian Cooking Diaries: Seasons) with you, it will release in late Spring/early Summer.

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