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"What Recipe Should You Try This Week?" Quiz

By maria July 6, 2020UncategorizedNo Comments

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Cooking With Wine | Mushroom Risotto

By maria May 31, 2018Recipes, Risotto, WineNo Comments

Try This Winter Tealixir | Your New Favorite Tea

By maria January 30, 2018Drink Recipes, Recipes, Winter RecipesNo Comments

One of my favorite'almost magical' elixirs is tea! Winter is the most vulnerable time for your immune system and the best time to make use of tea's 'powers' TETLEY TEA…

Ring in the New Year with my Cassola Cioccolata (Chocolate Cassola)

By maria December 31, 2017Holidays, La Dolce Vita (Dessert Recipes), RecipesNo Comments

Holidays in Red: Festive Apples, Cranberries, and Brachetto Recipe | Book Giveaway

By maria December 10, 2017Christmas, Contests and Giveaways, Holidays, La Dolce Vita (Dessert Recipes), Recipes, Winter RecipesNo Comments

Copyright Art of Living, PrimaMedia, Inc 2017/Maria Liberati Holiday countdown and I am in 'cranberry mode'...I love this little berry so healthy.. and versatile...dessert or side dish with Holiday turkey..so…

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!!…

Summer Lemon Torta | Recipes from Sorrento, Italy

By maria August 24, 2011Caro Diario. (Dear diary...), Country Living, Food Facts, History of Foods, Italy, La Dolce Vita (Dessert Recipes), RecipesNo Comments

Lemons have been used in many ways throughout history. During the European Renaissance, the fashionable ladies used lemons as a way to make their lips red and pronounced. In the…

Night at the La Scala Ballet | Jewels Paired with Moscato D'Asti

By maria July 19, 2011Art, Caro Diario. (Dear diary...), Italy, Wine10 Comments

Editor: Lisa Zatulovsky Copyright 2011 Art of Living,PrimaMedia,Inc/Maria Liberati Romantic emeralds, flashy rubies and elegant diamonds sparkled in the light on the stage of the Teatro Alla Scala during…

Summer's Fashionable Produce | How To Incorporate Color in Cuisine

By maria June 9, 2011Cooking TIps, Gardening, How To's, RecipesNo Comments

Editor: Lisa Zatulovsky copyright 2011, Art of Living,PrimaMedia,Inc/Maria Liberati Saturated hues and bold color blocking are a dominant fashion trend for summer 2011. Fashion is celebrating the vibrancy that the…

A Recipe for Chiacchiare & The Gondoliers | Carnevale Across Italy

By maria March 7, 2011Holidays, Italian Culture, Italy, RecipesNo Comments

Carnevale..the feast that marks the 40 days filled with other Holidays approaching Easter.. Venice is one of the most famous cities in the world for its' illustrious Carnevale..the colors, the…

Torta Pane e Cioccolata (Bread & Chocolate Cake) | The Basic Art of Simplicity

By maria January 17, 2011Caro Diario. (Dear diary...), Country Living, Cucina, cucina povere, Entertaining, La Dolce Vita, Recipes, slow food, the Mediterranean dietNo Comments

Limoncini with Creamy Tuna for a Holiday Lunch

By maria January 2, 2011Abruzzo, Caro Diario. (Dear diary...), Christmas, Country Living, Cucina, cucina povere, Holidays, La Dolce Vita, Recipes, slow food, the Mediterranean diet, Travel & customs, WineNo Comments

A Last Minute 'Capodanno' Celebration

By maria December 30, 2010Abruzzo, aperitifs, Caro Diario. (Dear diary...), Cucina, cucina povere, Entertaining, Holidays, La Dolce Vita, Recipes, slow food, the Mediterranean dietNo Comments

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…

The National Holiday of Leftovers or Santo Stefano

By maria December 26, 2010Abruzzo, Caro Diario. (Dear diary...), Christkindlmarkts, Country Living, Cucina, cucina povere, Entertaining, Holidays, slow food, Special Occasions, the Mediterranean diet, Travel & customs, WineNo Comments

Hot Stracciatella Soup and Warm Holiday Wishes!

By maria December 21, 2010Abruzzo, Caro Diario. (Dear diary...), Christmas, Country Living, Cucina, cucina povere, Entertaining, Holidays, La Dolce Vita, slow food, the Mediterranean dietNo Comments

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…

Early & Easy Holiday Recipes & the NBC TV !10 Show

By maria October 21, 2010Abruzzo, Caro Diario. (Dear diary...), Cucina, cucina povere, Entertaining, Events & Appearances, La Dolce Vita, Recipes, Uncategorized2 Comments

Castles, Chianti, Cantucci

By maria September 16, 2010Caro Diario. (Dear diary...), Chianti, Events & Appearances, La Dolce Vita, Recipes, the Mediterranean diet, Tuscan, Uncategorized1 Comment

The villa stands on the top of the hill. From the balcony in front you have a magnificent view of all of Chianti; behind is an old garden with wild…

Suitcase of Flavors for a Trip to the Beach House

By maria August 2, 2010Abruzzo, Caro Diario. (Dear diary...), Country Living, Cucina, cucina povere, Entertaining, Recipes, slow food, the Mediterranean diet, Travel & customs, Upcoming Appearances3 Comments

Roasted Parsley Potatoes & Gossip in the Piazza

By maria August 2, 2010Abruzzo, Caro Diario. (Dear diary...), Country Living, Cucina, cucina povere, Entertaining, L'Aquila, La Dolce Vita, Recipes, Rome, slow food, Tagliacozzo, the Mediterranean diet, Travel & customs, Uncategorized, WineNo Comments

It pays to listen to gossip and conversation in the town piazza at night..some more than others..from overheard conversations last night was a variety of talk about family riffs…

To Market ,To Market…

By maria July 31, 2010Abruzzo, Caro Diario. (Dear diary...), Country Living, Cucina, cucina povere, Events & Appearances, La Dolce Vita, Recipes, slow food, the Mediterranean diet, Travel & customs, UncategorizedNo Comments

Saturday has always been one of my favorite days..it is market day..and I always am too excited to sleep the night before anticipating an early cappuccino and cornetto (Italian…

Penne with Eggplant & the Piazza

By maria July 30, 2010Abruzzo, Caro Diario. (Dear diary...), Country Living, Cucina, cucina povere, Entertaining, La Dolce Vita, Pizza, Recipes, slow food, the Mediterranean diet, Travel & customs, Upcoming Appearances, WineNo Comments

Gruyere Cheese & Potato Tarts & the Beauty of …

By maria July 29, 2010UncategorizedNo Comments

In our American culture we tend to consider things that are not pristine and spanking brand new less than worthy..but if you are planning a trip to Italy you will…

Tramezzini & My Days as a 'Gastronaut'

By maria July 25, 2010aperitifs, Caro Diario. (Dear diary...), Country Living, Cucina, cucina povere, Entertaining, La Dolce Vita, Recipes, Rome, slow food, the Mediterranean diet, Travel & customs, Upcoming Appearances, upcoming booksNo Comments

I always think of myself as a 'gastronaut'- ( gastronomy + astronaut=gastronaut) someone that travels and explores through food..and I think there are many of you out there! Sundays in…

Share the Joy!

By maria July 20, 2010Caro Diario. (Dear diary...), Country Living, Cucina, cucina povere, Entertaining, Events & Appearances, Features, Holidays, La Dolce Vita, slow food, Special Occasions, the Mediterranean diet, Travel & customs, Upcoming Appearances, upcoming booksNo Comments

Your Chance to Share your Holiday and food memories and see them in print! Just a short note to invite you to Share the Joy! with all of our readers.…