Leonardo DaVinci - The Basic Art of Italian Cooking

5 Signature Dishes from Tuscany & Tuscan Culinary Heritage

By maria February 22, 2018Food Facts, History of Foods, Italy, RecipesNo Comments

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

By maria February 6, 2018Art, Culinary Art, History of FoodsNo Comments

Alchemy in the Kitchen | How Leonardo Da Vinci Thought of Food

By maria January 29, 2018Art, Culinary Art, Food Facts, History of FoodsNo Comments

The Differences Between Authentic Italian Food and American-Italian Food.

By maria December 30, 2017Culinary Art, Food Facts, History of FoodsNo Comments

Editor: Annie Beurman copyright Art of Living, PrimaMedia,Inc. For those who love Italian food, it’s always a treat to pay a visit to the neighborhood Italian restaurant or pizzeria. However,…

Experience Tuscany | Join Me for an Authentic Tuscan Dinner and Wine Pairing

By maria May 9, 2017Events & Appearances, Special Occasions, WineNo Comments

Hope to see you at my Authentic Tuscan Cooking Event on May 12th at the Nordon Culinary Center in Langhorne Pennsylvania. The event includes an authentic Tuscan dinner with wine…

What Do You Eat With..Where in the World Are You??

By maria February 17, 2016Cucina, Culinary Art, Uncategorized1 Comment

Travels in Tuscany and a Tuscan Inspired Antipasto | Chianti and Carpaccio

By maria April 15, 2015Caro Diario. (Dear diary...), Italy, Recipes, Travel, WineNo Comments

The Works of DaVinci | Risotto with Porcini Tartufata

By maria February 25, 2015Art, RecipesNo Comments

Edited by Shantae Taylor While most Americans recognize April 15th as official Tax Day, it also happens to be the birthday of one of the world’s greatest minds as well…

Cantucci Biscotti.. Find Your Tranquility With Tuscan Therapy

By maria September 28, 2011Caro Diario. (Dear diary...), Country Living, Italy, Recipes, TravelNo Comments

I understand what DaVinci saw in the quiet, tranquility of Tuscany. Any time I need a break from my hectic life, I sit down and watch a snippet of a…

Simplicity as an Art Form | Spaghetti Alle Erbette (Spaghetti with Herbs)

By maria May 8, 2011Caro Diario. (Dear diary...), Holidays, Pasta, RecipesNo Comments

The most beautiful things are the simplest, call me frugal or thrifty or anything in between..but my favorite things are those that are the simplest.. or maybe I am just infatuated…

Where is Mantua and How to Make Sbrisolana

By maria April 16, 2011Caro Diario. (Dear diary...), Italian Culture, Italy, Spring Recipes3 Comments

Minestra Bolognese | How To Warm Up On Chilly Spring Nights

By maria April 2, 2011How To's, Recipes, Soups, Spring RecipesNo Comments

Hard to believe it is Spring and still a chill in the air. One way to combat those chilly Spring nights is with a hot bowl of soup for dinner.…

A Recipe From DaVinci's Cookbook | Charlotte Alla Milanese

By maria March 19, 2011Facts, Food Facts, History of Foods, RecipesNo Comments

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…