Say Hello to Summer with Risotto con Tartufo.
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…
Lord Byron and a Velvety Lobster Soup.. Happy National Lobster Day
June 15th is National Lobster Day. Celebrate with these tips and a recipe from Gourmand World Award Winning Chef Maria Liberati. Please feel free to use this article as is.…
Este No Ese | How Spanish Cuisine Is Different from Mexican Cuisine
Copyright 2017 Art of Living,PrimaMedia, Inc/Maria Liberati Guest Blogger: Christina Joell Misconceptions of Traditional Spanish Cuisine As I sat in an upscale restaurant just below the mountain of Tibidabo in…
Perfect for Picnics… Ferratelle or Pizzelle | Cookbook Giveaway
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…
Ricotta Chocolate Turnovers
Yesterday felt like a Turnover kind of day..the ones that are filled with fresh ricotta and dark chocolate..a pinch of hot red pepper, cinnamon and sugar…a great supper for a…
Crostata di Frutta | Three Summer Friends: Crostata, Bavarese, Panna Cotta..Yum!
Guest Blogger: Brianne Wetovick Summer is here! The longest day of the year came and went and no we can really say that summer is upon us! Gardens and flowers…
Garden Fresh Onion Frittata | A Taste of Home
copyright Art of Living, PrimaMedia,Inc/Maria Liberati 2011 If home is where the heart is then it’s the details that count, the little things that make you feel comfortable…
Sorbetto Colored Sunsets | Storybook Beaches
copyright 2011, art of living, Prima Media,Inc./Maria Liberati Nestled amongst four seas, the grandiose beaches of Italy look like storybook paintings come to life with water infused sapphires and emeralds,…
Fiori di Fuoco Fireworks Championship in Italy and a Colorful Panforte to Match
Editor: Lisa Zatulovsky Although Fourth of July has passed and all of the celebratory fireworks displays and festivities have ended, the fireworks in Italy are just about to begin. Through…
Spaghetti al Fresco Riviera | Memories Along the Riviera & the Royal Wedding of Monaco
text copyright 2011, art of living, PrimaMedia,Inc/Maria Liberati Watching scenes of the recent wedding of Prince Albert of Monaco brings me back to many trips along the Riviera from Italy…
Infiorata: The Flower Festival in Genzano | Colorful Sicilian Cassata
copyright 2011 Art of Living,PrimaMedia,Inc/Maria Liberati Editor: Lisa Zatulovsky From June 17 to June 20th incredible floral works of art will line the streets of the small town of Genzano,…
How To Host Do It Yourself Wine Tastings at Home | Perfect to Pair with Grilled Porcini Mushrooms
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…
Neapolitan Ice Cream and Napoli the Ballet | The Fisherman and his Bride
Editor: Lisa Zatulovsky copyright 2011 Art of LIving, PrimaMedia,Inc Vivacious Tarantellas, jubilant music and cheerful dancing amidst picturesque scenes of Naples make up the carefree ballet “Napoli”, also known as…
Lavender & Fusilli Pasta | Tastes of Summer
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,…
Ratatuia | How To Make Authentic Italian Ratatouille
copyright 2011 Art of Living,PrimaMedia,Inc/Maria LIberati Shopping at a farmer’s market has developed into something of a pastime, a form of meditation and relaxation..maybe it reminds of home and table…
Colorful Spring Flowers and Sigmund Freud | Torte all’Ananas (Pineapple Torte)
copyright 2011 art of living,PrimaMedia,Inc/Maria Liberati May 6th ,the birthday of the Sigmund Freud… “Flowers are restful to look at. They have neither emotions nor conflicts” by Sigmund Freud a…
Pasquetta to the Rescue | How To Halt That After-Easter Letdown
If you are having some type of letdown after Easter, consider celebrating ‘Pasquetta’ or Little Easter as they do in Italy. Always celebrated on Easter Monday and it’s also like…
Cipolle Ripene (Stuffed Onions) | How To Make Traditional Tuscan Fare
copyright 2011 art of living, Prima Media, Inc./Maria Liberati “Banish (the onion) from the kitchen and the pleasure flies with it. Its presence lends color and enchantment to the most…
Bianco da Mangiare and the First Tastes of Spring | A Gentle Kiss of Lemon, Vanilla, Cinnamon
copyright 2011 art of living,PrimaMedia,Inc/Maria Liberati My eyes open, awakened by that inspiring aroma of freshly ground coffee beans..my night stand full of books, 2 notebooks-one for dreams and one…
A Recipe From DaVinci's Cookbook | Charlotte Alla Milanese
From the elegant city of Milan comes this elegant, yet simple dessert..Charlotte Alla Milanese.... it’s a great way to make use of day old crusty bread and an elegantly simple…
Lasagna Con Beschamel e Spinaci (Lasagne with Beschamel & Spinach) | Celebrating Gratitude and A Sunday Dinner
copyright 2011 Maria Liberati/art of living,PrimaMedia,Inc This weekend, the terrible tragedy in Japan, forced me to recognize all the things in my life I have to be thankful for, no matter…
Food as a Love Language | Strawberry Chocolate & Creme Fondue
copyright 2011 art of living,PrimaMedia,Inc/Maria Liberati Love is the poetry of the senses Honore de Balzac and so then is food...here is a perfect Valentine's Day gift ,recipe and…
Almonds, Romance and Gluten Free
copyright 2011 art of living,PrimaMedia,Inc/Maria Liberati What does Romance have in common with Almonds? In Ancient Rome, the tradition of giving almonds as favors to guests began. The almonds were…
To Be Or Not to Be.. Who Was William Shakespeare? and How To Make a Sicilan Cannoli
copyright 2021 art of living,PrimaMedia,Inc/Maria Liberati"All the world's a stage and all the men and women merely players" William Shakespeare in "As You Like It" Hmm..maybe Shakespeare knew something we didn't…
Happy La Befana & A Royal Recipe
coyright 2010 art of living, PrimaMedia,Inc/Maria Liberati La Befana is almost here or as tradition goes she should be 'flying' by on her broomstick sometime before dawn tomorrow morning, the…
Limoncini with Creamy Tuna for a Holiday Lunch
copyright 2010, art of living,PrimaMedia, Inc./Maria Liberati Quote of the Day: " We all exist under the same sun, no matter where we live" Did you know that... When you make your own mayonnaise…
A Last Minute 'Capodanno' Celebration
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
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…
Five Easy Ways to Cook Seafood or Surviving Another Feast of the Seven Fishes..
After surviving another Feast of the Seven Fishes here in Italy (the meal typically celebrated in Italy and now all over the world for Christmas Eve with many seafood dishes)…
Hot Stracciatella Soup and Warm Holiday Wishes!
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…
