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Sweet and Sour Mustard | Mostarda di Cremona

By maria October 10, 2012Art, Food Facts, History of Foods, RecipesNo Comments

copyright Art of Living,PrimaMedia,Inc 2013/Maria Liberati I have been likening my Professional chef board to that of a Stradivarius violin… Antonio Stradivari was so passionacipe for Mosete about his violins…

Torta Al Formaggio | Meatless Mondays

By maria September 30, 2012Recipes, VegetarianNo Comments

copyright Art of Living,PrimaMedia,Inc./Maria Liberati Don’t hate Mondays, they stand for new beginnings… Preparing for a Meatless Monday and a puff pastry Torta with cheese..pairs perfectly with a dry white…

A Day in the Mountains of Saint Anatolia

By maria September 30, 2012Caro Diario. (Dear diary...), Italian Culture, Italy, TravelNo Comments

A visit to Sant'Anatoli in the mountains is a breathtaking experience for the eyes

Pappardelle Pasta Al Ceci | Poetry for the Stomach

By maria September 19, 2012Pasta, Recipes, VegetarianNo Comments

Enchant, stay beautiful and graceful, but do this, eat well. Bring the same consideration to the preparation of your food as you devote to your appearance. Let your dinner be…

Sformata di Fagiolini | Fresh String Bean Casserole

By maria September 18, 2012Recipes1 Comment

“The discovery of a new dish confers more happiness on humanity than the discovery of a new star” Jean Anthelme Brillat-Savarin copyright Art of Living, PrimaMedia,inc/Maria Liberati ohh so true!!…

Ricotta Chocolate Turnovers

By maria August 20, 2012Caro Diario. (Dear diary...), La Dolce Vita (Dessert Recipes), RecipesNo Comments

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…

Torta Rustica with Zucchini and Fresh Mint

By maria August 16, 2012Caro Diario. (Dear diary...), Country Living, Recipes, Summer RecipesNo Comments

“The world is like a little marsh filled with mint and white hawthorn”. Mary MacLane A warm summer day calls for easy, breezy type recipes..except for picking the fresh mint…

My Life in Food | Garlic From Sulmona

By maria August 16, 2012Caro Diario. (Dear diary...), Culinary Art, Italian Culture, ItalyNo Comments

Pausing in Tagliacozzo | Family Origins

By maria August 16, 2012Caro Diario. (Dear diary...), Italy, Travel2 Comments

Sorry... but it had to be a lazy almost do nothing day..after all it was Augsut 15th,,the day that really means RELAX…my favorite way to spend it is a trip…

My Life In Food | Torta Rustica with Fresh Zucchini

By maria August 14, 2012Caro Diario. (Dear diary...), Culinary Art, Italian CultureNo Comments

copyright Art of Living, PrimaMedia,Inc/Maria Liberati Today is a torta rustica (or stuffed pizza) made with all this fresh zucchini… I need to do something with all this fresh zucchini…

How To Use Fresh Peaches | Stuffed Peaches with Chocolate

By maria August 9, 2012Caro Diario. (Dear diary...), Country Living, How To's, La Dolce Vita (Dessert Recipes), RecipesNo Comments

Colors and Flavors by Mother Nature

By maria August 8, 2012Caro Diario. (Dear diary...), Italian CultureNo Comments

copyright 2012, Art of LIving, PrimaMedia,Inc/Maria Liberati I can only take credit for putting these delicious dishes together, colors and flavors provided by Mother Nature…fresh peppers roasted with extra virgin…

A Night with Toscanini | Vegetarian Timballo Recipe

By maria August 6, 2012Caro Diario. (Dear diary...), Country Living, Pasta, Recipes, VegetarianNo Comments

(photo credits: www.terremarsicani.it) Under the stars, a midsummer night..with music of Toscanini, and a late dinner eaten al fresco in the warm summer breezes seemed to caress our faces…

Summer Plum Pudding | Fresh Summer Memories

By maria August 4, 2012Caro Diario. (Dear diary...), Country Living, Italian Culture, La Dolce Vita (Dessert Recipes), RecipesNo Comments

What To Do In Italy This Summer

By maria July 19, 2012Italian Culture, Italy, TravelNo Comments

Cook With Maria Contest | Win The Basic Art of Pasta

By maria July 9, 2012Contests and Giveaways, Cook With Maria ContestNo Comments

Do you love to cook? Are you up to the Challenge? The Basic Art of Italian Cooking by Maria Liberati tm is giving subscribers the chance to Cook With Maria…

Beyond the Pasta | Italy in the Eyes of a Stranger

By maria July 5, 2012Book Reviews, Culinary Art, Italian Culture, Italy3 Comments

Guest Blogger: Chris Manganaro What is Italy? It differs for everyone just like anything else in the world. Every place you go has different sides to it. We can't see…

How To Make Paella Inspired By Pablo Picasso

By maria July 1, 2012Art, Gluten Free & Delicious, How To's, RecipesNo Comments

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…

Tomatoland | Everything You Wanted To Know About Tomatoes

By maria June 20, 2012Book Reviews, Food Facts, History of FoodsNo Comments

Guest Blogger: Chris Manganaro copyright: 2012 art of living, PrimaMedia,Inc All things have to begin somewhere. Every food we eat goes through its own personal journey which differs quite a…

Thank You For Attending | Celebrity Chef Dinner at Davio's

By maria June 19, 2012Caro Diario. (Dear diary...), Culinary Art, Events & AppearancesNo Comments

Thanks so much to everyone that came to Davio’s restaurant last night and enjoyed a Christmas Eve in June (sort of multi-course )meal. recipes were derived from The Basic Art…

Watching the Pot Boil Reviewing Pot on the Fire

By maria May 28, 2012Book ReviewsNo Comments

From Lazio to Piedmont: The Regions of Italy | Rotolo di Fritatta (Frittata Roll Ups)

By maria May 26, 2012Italian Culture, Italy, Recipes, TravelNo Comments

The Secret To Make Restaurant Style Risotto | Tips From an Italian Chef

By maria May 16, 2012Cooking TIps, Culinary Art, Recipes, RisottoNo Comments

Here's a guest post from one of our guest bloggers on the 'trials and tribulations' of making the dish infamously known as risotto: Guest Blogger: Madigan Naylor I always hear…

Spaghetti Infuocati (Spaghetti on Fire) | Ricotta Recipes

By maria April 26, 2012Caro Diario. (Dear diary...), Country Living, Italy, Pasta, RecipesNo Comments

Crespelle with Asparagus (Crepes With Asparagus) | Spring Holiday Food Memories

By maria March 1, 2012Caro Diario. (Dear diary...), Holidays, Recipes2 Comments

Spring Holidays are upon us and with Holidays come food memories. Traditional Holiday foods always bring back remembrances of Holidays past when dishes decorate the Holiday table. It’s always fun…

Why Sunsets Upset Me | Tomato & Mozzarella Appetizer

By maria February 26, 2012Caro Diario. (Dear diary...), Movie & Recipe Pairings, RecipesNo Comments

Carnevale, Mardi Gras, and Pizza Fritte (Fried Pizza)

By maria February 21, 2012Caro Diario. (Dear diary...), Holidays, Italian Culture, Italy, RecipesNo Comments

copyright 2012 Art of Living, PrimaMedia,Inc/Maria Liberati Too many festivals to celebrate in one day..today.. Carnevale and Mardi Gras …. (photo credit: www.carnevale-venezia.net) Brilliant colors and costumes are the choice …

Music | Food for the Heart and Soul

By maria February 18, 2012Caro Diario. (Dear diary...), Culinary Art, Italian Culture, Pasta, RecipesNo Comments

How To Make Al Capone's Dandelion Soup

By maria February 13, 2012Caro Diario. (Dear diary...), Country Living, Food Facts, Recipes, slow food, Soups, the Mediterranean diet, Uncategorized, Vegetarian1 Comment

Tris | Because 3 Desserts Are Better Than One

By maria February 4, 2012Caro Diario. (Dear diary...), Culinary Art, Italian Culture, Italy, Recipes1 Comment