Romantic Gelato…
copyright 2009, Maria Liberati, The Basic Art of Italian Cooking Editor-Kate Hollinger What’s richer, softer and more luscious than ice cream, and comes in any flavor you can imagine? Gelato of…
Wines, Venice, Carnevale..
Have been blogging about upcoming Carnevale and Venice in most of my posts in the past few weeks. But if you want to pick your wines for Valentines' Day dinner-…
Buon San Valentino..
copyright 2009, Maria Liberati, The Basic Art of Italian Cooking Valentine's Day is fast approaching and I am on this 'kick' for everything Valentine. My 'better half' has even told…
That Magical Nectar Called..Wine..
Well San Valentino or Saint Valentine's Day is fast approaching...the nectar of choice for the perfect Valentine's Day dinner is ...wine. It has been said that wine has magical powers...the…
A Visit to Tuscany for Acquacotta..
copyright, 2009, Maria Liberati, The Basic Art of Italian Cooking It is kind of ironic that a nice warm soup comes from a place that seems to always be so…
Italian or French?….
copyright 2009, Maria Liberati, The Basic Art of Italian Cooking Editor:Kate Hollinger https://www.marialiberati.com French cuisine would not be what it is today if it weren’t for the influence of Italy,…
Cookies or Biscotti..
Biscotti is the Italian word for 'cookie' and cookies of any kind. Nothing is better than the taste of a freshly baked cookie or the aroma of cookies baking in…
Blood Oranges & The Healthy Piazza Day
copyright, 2009, Maria Liberati, The Basic Art of Italian Cooking by Maria Liberati tm January 31st has now been designated as "Le Arance della Salute in Piazza" (or loosely translated the…
Pizza..that wondrous food…
copyright, 2009, Maria Liberati, The Basic Art of Italian Cooking My weekend was filled with pizza making in The Basic Art of Italian Cooking kitchen here in Italy, or should…
Anyone for a Morning Cappuccino???
copyright, 2009, Maria Liberati, The Basic Art of Italian Cooking Living in Italy has taught me so much about appreciating some of the simpler pleasures in life. Things that are truly…
A Taste of Venice & Carnevale, part 2
copyright, 2009, Maria Liberati, The Basic Art of Italian Cooking Halloween, Mardi Gras where did it all come from- from Venice of course. Well the Romans had a type of Carnevale…
Crepes- French or Italian?
Has anyone out there ever thought about this or researched this; are crepes French or Italian? In my research about Caterina DeMedici-the Italian responsible for bringing high cuisine to France…
A Taste of Venice & Carnevale
copyright, 2009, Maria Liberati, The Basic Art of Italian Cooking Our short trip to Venice was enough inspiration for many delicious Venetian treats. Carnevale is in the air and many…
Sacher Torte, part 3 & Apricot Clafoutis
Sorry it took a few days to get back about the tasting of the Sacher Tortes we made here in The Basic Art of Italian Cooking kitchen. They were as beautiful…
Sacher Torte , part 2
I can hear the fireworks outside my office window as I am writing. My cousin would like to think they are shooting fireworks for his birthday, but I know it…
Vino, Vidi, Vici (part 2) & Phytonutrients
Ahh my two favorite things wine & healthy foods. Did you know also that wine contains phytonutrients.., the very same substances that have been found to boost immunity and eye…
The Basic Art of Italian Cooking January 2009
Get your copy of the January edition of the digital magazine of The Basic Art of Italian Cooking by Maria Liberati tm magazine at: http://tinyurl.com/98xbtf For more great recipes get your…
Too many pots & pans..Red Radicchhio Risotto
Although The Basic Art of Italian Cooking kitchens both here in Italy and the USA are always 'buzzing' with cooking. We never seem to have enough places to put cooking…
Quick Desserts with Amaretti
The Basic Art of Italian Cooking Kitchen has been busy working on many a recipe. Although you may be tired of desserts from the Holidays. If you have any leftover…
Light Up Your Kitchen, Light Up Your Life…
As I am enjoying my Holidays here in my mountaintop office in Abruzzo, I can't help but drift back to The Basic Art of Italian Cooking kitchen back in the…
The Feast of the Seven Fishes
One of my favorite nights of the year is Christmas Eve because of special memories from Christmas Eve dinners of the past. Most Italians have the Feast of the Seven…
Cook Your Stress Away
copyright, 2008, Maria Liberati Stress is caused by many things including not taking time out to do things that we enjoy. Today yes, most people are living their lives on…
Thanksgivings' past and Holiday Panettone
Thanksgiving and each one -no matter how they are spent is always one for the memory books. This year I was fortunate to have my feast with close friends and…
Pasta with Tuna
A perfect dish -for anytime, delicious and healthy at the same time. But like all authentic Italian it is made up of only a few key ingredients and is uncomplicated…
What's In Your Fridge?
This past month I had the pleasure of interviewing Linnyette Richardson Hall from the Style Channel and Whose Wedding Is It Anyway? The interview is appearing in this month's The…
Giardinera at Le Cordon Bleu-Boston
Here is another recipe Chef Enea Barbanera shared while I was at Le Cordon Bleu in Boston last week. The event was in conjunction with the Italian Culinary Foundation and…
Sformata di Parmigiana at Le Cordon Bleu
Mille Grazie!! to everyone at Le Cordon Bleu in Boston and Chef Enea Barbanera for hosting a wonderful event with the Italian Culinary Foundation to promote the simplicity and flavors of authentic,…
Potato Gnocchi and The Italian Culinary Foundation
I am excited and looking forward to being a special guest at the Le Cordon Bleu School in Boston, Massachusetts on Friday for a special event that was organized by…
World Pasta Day 6-Pasta Pasta!!
copyright, 2008, Maria Liberati I am continuing to receive a lot of emails from you all about the wonderful products and events for World Pasta Day. Keep those emails coming! As…
World Pasta Day-part 5
A special thanks to everyone that came out to my book signing and 'Holiday Dinner in Tuscany' event at Whole Foods Market last night. It is always so nice to see…
