How To Prepare Your Herb and Vegetable Garden for Spring
The freshest, best tasting herbs and vegetables are those that are eaten or cooked shortly after harvesting. One way to guarantee that your produce is as fresh as possible is…
Join Me at the Bucks County Free Library Author Expo.
Excited to be part of the Bucks County Free Library Author Expo at both the Bensalem Library on November 3rd from 1-3 PM Doylestown Library on November 10th from 1-3…
Make Your Sunday Dinner Special with Fresh Tagliatelle Pasta.
Copyright 2018, Art of Living, PrimaMedia,Inc/Maria Liberati In my quest to live the simple, but delicious life..I love to stay home and savor all the flavors in my kitchen..when…
Eataly… Lidia Bastianich… Great food…
If you can't go to Italy, the next best thing is a trip to Eataly. Thanks to Lidia Bastianich and Co and NIAF and Cavallieri Nick Caiazzo for inviting…
Coffee Cream Frost Recipe! | Happy National Ice Cream Month.
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…
5 Signature Dishes from Tuscany & Tuscan Culinary Heritage
Copyright 2018 Art of Living, Prima Media,Inc. Guest Blogger: Sarah Bauer (photo: copyright 2018 Art of Living, PrimaMedia,Inc) Leonardo da Vinci’s home region of Tuscany has a unique culinary heritage.…
How to Do Spirals From DaVinci to the Dinner Table
copyright 2018 Art of Living, PrimaMedia,Inc Guest Blogger: Sarah Bauer Leonardo da Vinci was fascinated with spirals. This can be seen in the way he draws curly hair and water…
The History of Peanut Butter | Celebrating National Peanut Butter Day
copyright 2018 Art of Living, PrimaMedia, Inc Guest Blogger: Sarah Bauer Peanut butter lovers rejoice – National Peanut Butter Day just passed us -January 24th... as if you needed…
Wines for Your Holiday Table
Livernano… (www.livernano.it) a place in the heart of Chianti and Tuscany…no one does it better than Gudrun and Bob Cuillo at their 300+ acre farm /hamlet/resort/winery that produces award-winning wines…
Salmone in Acqua Pazza (Salmon in Crazy Water) ft. Kathie Lee Gifford and #GIFFTWines
Caro Diario... (Dear Diary)...It is always fun to be part of TASTE! Philly (held on Oct 13-15th at Valley Forge Casino) ..as one of the Celebrity Chefs I get to…
Event Review | Italian Rice Salad Recipe & Your Chance to Win a Gift Certificate
A weekend at TASTE! Philly food wine and spirits event at the Valley Forge Casino...filled with lots of good food, wine and spirits ..and Celebrity Chefs... Thanks to all who…
Sushi Burrito | The Best of Food Fusions and Hybrid Cuisines
Guest Editor: Christina Joell copyright 2017 Art of Living, PrimaMedia Inc. A sushi burrito. The idea is intriguing, innovative and pretty creative. We could even say it’s cross-cultural. It takes…
The Top Three Foodie Cities in the US | Exploring Big City Cuisine
copyright 2015Art of Living, PrimaMedia, Inc/Maria Liberati Happy October.. Happy Fall...Happy Columbus Day..Happy National Pasta Month... Editor: Taylor Carter Whatever city you find yourself in, there is always a slew…
A Sunny Day in the Mountains of Abruzzo | Crespelle con Asparagus (Crepes with Asparagus)
copyright 2015 Art of Living,PrimaMedia,Inc/Maria Liberati A sunny Spring Day driving through the mountains of Abruzzo… enjoyed the sunny quiet hills of Sainte Marie And the flower show in Tagliacozzo..with…
Kiwi Pineapple Macedonia with Lemon Honey Syrup | Mother's Day Brunch Menu
copyright Art of Living, PrimaMedia,Inc/Maria Liberati Fresh kiwi from region of Lazio..lots of fresh kiwi…... a lemon from Amalfi…what to do, what to do..use it quick..a fresh pineapple and kiwi…
Flavors Make the Best Souvenirs-Recipe Using Leftover Torrone
copyright 2014 Art of Living, PrimaMedia,Inc/Maria Liberati I am collecting souvenirs of the winter months here in the mountains of Abruzzo, Italy….souvenirs of the heart,mind and taste… flavors are my…
The Pleasures and Pains of Coffee | Cafe Mocha Recipe
copyright 2014 Art of Living, PrimaMedia,Inc/Maria Liberati Coffee..a morning without it is like ..sleep! “This coffee falls into your stomach, and straightway there is a general commotion. Ideas begin…
Cetara's Ancient Sauce | Colatura di Alici (Garum)
copyright 2014 Art of Living,PrimaMedia,Inc/Maria Liberati So continuing on my trip through Amalfi and filming of the first episode of my new PBS TV show.. the story I want to…
Almond Passover Cake | Perfect For Spring
“You can cut all the flowers but you cannot keep spring from coming. ~ Pablo Neruda I love Holidays ..especially Spring Holidays..it's like we are waking up…
Tomato and Mozzarella Appetizer | Academy Awards
copyright 2014, Art of Living, PrimaMedia,Inc/Maria Liberati Besides the beautiful scenery, my favorite part of the Oscar winning film of the past, Mediterraneo, (a charming film about a group…
A Slice of Italian Musical History | Making Sapore di Mare al Pesto (Seafood with Pesto)
A slice of History..Italian musical history…I made a stop in Celano a few days ago for some great food, unbelievable scenery and had the pleasure of meeting Red Canzian.. part …
Blueberry Torta | Blueberries and Peaches and Tomatoes…Oh My!
“You ought to have seen what I saw on my way To the village, through Mortenson's pasture to-day: Blueberries as big as the end of your thumb………” Robert Frost, Blueberries…
International Women's Day Treat – Cioccolatini | Where To Purchase Fair Trade Chocolate
Copyright 2013, Art of Living,PrimaMedia,Inc/Maria Liberati Editor: Maureen Beam Man cannot live on chocolate alone; but woman sure can. Author Unknown International Women’s Day has been celebrated in honor and…
Priorities, Stolen Figs, and Travels in Calabria
Guest Blogger: Chris Manganaro shares a book review with us … copyright 2012 Art of Living,PrimaMedia,Inc. The world is filled with history and culture. There are an infinite number of…
How To Use Fresh Peaches | Stuffed Peaches with Chocolate
copyright 2012 Art of Living, PrimaMedia,Inc/Maria Liberati Wish summer was here to stay..too many seasonal fruits and veggies to eat this time of the year and not enough time to…
Starved for Culture | Shakespeare's The Tempest and Dreamy Ricotta Pudding
(photo credits: The Morning Call) Copyright 2012 Art of Living,PrimaMedia,Inc/Maria Liberati Brightened up my weekend yesterday by catching a spectacular performance of Shakespeare’s The Tempest at the Pennsylvania Shakespeare…
How To Make Paella Inspired By Pablo Picasso
Guest Post by Madigan Naylor Many people the world over consider Pablo Picasso to be one of the best artists of all time. Even though he was Spanish, few…
Rembrandt in the Kitchen | Learning To Cook Italian
Love hearing your heart warming stories of food and cooking Italian with The Basic Art of Italian Cooking! Here is a story from one of our readers. And if you…
Christmas Memories of Rome & Mushroom Tarts
To Celebrate the Holidays I will be posting excerpts from The Basic Art of Italian Cooking: Holidays & Special Occasions-2nd edition winner of the Gourmand World Cookbook Awards and was…
Fantastic Fungi… Thanksgiving in the Mountains of Abruzzo
Copyright 2021 Art of Living, Prima Media, Inc/ Maria Liberati The variety of landscapes in the region of Abruzzo, Italy, in November are filled with subdued colors. Close to the…
