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How to Make Easter Memories with Treccia con Limone (Braided Bread with Lemon)

By maria April 18, 2017Baking, Holidays, La Dolce Vita (Dessert Recipes), Recipes, Special Occasions2 Comments

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…

Starved for Culture | Shakespeare's The Tempest and Dreamy Ricotta Pudding

By maria July 8, 2012Caro Diario. (Dear diary...), Italian Culture, La Dolce Vita (Dessert Recipes), RecipesNo Comments

(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…

Ricotta Maccheroni Romana | A Meal Fit for an Emperor

By maria March 15, 2011Italian Culture, Italy, Pasta, RecipesNo Comments

I Promessi Sposi..& A Chocolate Ricotta Cheesecake

By maria September 1, 2010UncategorizedNo Comments

One of my favorite pieces of Italian literature is I Promessi Sposi.. (The Betrothed) so romantic.. A story of Renzo and Lucia, set in Italy in 1628 the book…

Thomas Jefferson..Monticello..inspired by Italy

By maria July 4, 2010Caro Diario. (Dear diary...), Holidays, La Dolce Vita, Recipes, the Mediterranean diet, Travel & customs, Uncategorized, Upcoming AppearancesNo Comments

Frittata with Mint

By maria September 12, 2009Abruzzo, Caro Diario. (Dear diary...), Cucina, cucina povere, frittata, Gardening, Mediterranean Culinary Cruise, Recipes, slow food, the Mediterranean diet, Wine1 Comment

Fresh Ricotta Cheesecake & a Picnic

By maria September 3, 2009Abruzzo, Caro Diario. (Dear diary...), Cucina, cucina povere, Entertaining, La Dolce Vita, RecipesNo Comments

The Basic Art of Italian Cooking kitchen here in Italy was busy with many recipes today, although still hot, hot, hot and no desire to use an oven or a…

Holy Cannoli !!

By maria March 7, 2009Caro Diario. (Dear diary...), Cucina, Facts, Features, History of Foods2 Comments

Holy Cannoli! Editor: Kate Hollinger Copyright, 2009, Maria Liberati The Basic Art of Italian Cooking by Maria Liberati tm https://www.marialiberati.com/blog2 A cannoli, which is Sicilian for "little tube", is an ever-…

Cook Your Stress Away

By maria December 3, 2008Caro Diario. (Dear diary...), Cucina, RecipesNo Comments

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…

Hot Peppers, Ravioli and Family Memories…

By maria May 28, 2008Cucina, Features, History of Foods, Special Occasions, UncategorizedNo Comments

Contributed by Alexis Popov Copyright 2008, Maria Liberati, https://www.marialiberati.com/ http://www.marialilberati.com/blog2 As I danced around my Uncle Donny's basement as a child, I was told to stay away from the long…

I'm in the 'food for love'….

By maria April 14, 2008Caro Diario. (Dear diary...), Cucina, Entertaining, RecipesNo Comments