strawberries - The Basic Art of Italian Cooking

Trip to The Market in Rome Fresh Zucchini Frittata

By maria April 26, 2013Caro Diario. (Dear diary...), Italian Culture, Italy, RecipesNo Comments

Food as a Love Language | Strawberry Chocolate & Creme Fondue

By maria February 10, 2011Caro Diario. (Dear diary...), Italian Culture, La Dolce Vita (Dessert Recipes), Recipes2 Comments

Recharge Your Summer

By maria July 18, 2010Abruzzo, aperitifs, Caro Diario. (Dear diary...), Country Living, Cucina, cucina povere, Entertaining, Features, La Dolce Vita, Rome, slow food, the Mediterranean diet, UncategorizedNo Comments

Passion for Cooking & A Strawberry Spumante Mousse

By maria May 3, 2010Caro Diario. (Dear diary...), Cucina, cucina povere, Entertaining, La Dolce Vita, Recipes, slow food, the Mediterranean diet, UncategorizedNo Comments

Is it just me? or does it really make sense when someone says “ I don’t know how to cook anything”..is that possible? Every day you must eat, speak, walk…

Elixir of Life & Fresh Strawberry Vinaigrette Salad

By maria April 6, 2010Abruzzo, Caro Diario. (Dear diary...), Cucina, cucina povere, Entertaining, Recipes, slow food, the Mediterranean diet2 Comments

Almond Cake for Passover

By maria March 28, 2010Caro Diario. (Dear diary...), Cucina, cucina povere, Entertaining, Holidays, Recipes, Special Occasions, the Mediterranean diet1 Comment

Watermelon..Il Sole Mio & Hot August Nights

By maria August 25, 2009Abruzzo, aperitifs, Caro Diario. (Dear diary...), Cucina, cucina povere, Entertaining, Facts, Features, La Dolce Vita, Mediterranean Culinary Cruise, Recipes, slow food, UncategorizedNo Comments

Balsamic Vinegar -Made in the USA

By maria May 27, 2009aperitifs, Caro Diario. (Dear diary...), Cucina, cucina povere, Entertaining, Facts, Features, La Dolce Vita, Recipes, the Mediterranean diet, WineNo Comments

Fresh Watermelon, Strawberries & Memorial Day

By maria May 23, 2009Abruzzo, Caro Diario. (Dear diary...), Cooking School in Tuscany, Cucina, Entertaining, Features, La Dolce Vita, Recipes, slow food, Special Occasions, the Mediterranean diet, Travel & customs, Upcoming AppearancesNo Comments

My Blackberry Garden & Freezer Jams

By maria April 24, 2009Abruzzo, Caro Diario. (Dear diary...), Cucina, cucina povere, Recipes, slow food, the Mediterranean dietNo Comments

Rossini, Cocktails and Spring Holidays

By maria April 19, 2009Abruzzo, aperitifs, Caro Diario. (Dear diary...), Cooking School in Tuscany, Cucina, cucina povere, Entertaining, Facts, Features, History of Foods, Holidays, La Dolce Vita, Recipes, Special OccasionsNo Comments

Romantic Gelato…

By maria February 10, 2009Caro Diario. (Dear diary...), Cucina, Entertaining, Features, History of Foods, La Dolce Vita, Recipes, Travel & customsNo Comments

Start your day with a MelaMania!

By maria September 30, 2008Caro Diario. (Dear diary...), Cucina, RecipesNo Comments

One of my stops this summer, while in Italy, was a fashionable coffee bar in the EUR neighborhood of Rome, and today my memory was there because I began my day…

Strawberry Tiramisu for your picnic…

By maria May 18, 2008Features, La Dolce Vita, Recipes, Special OccasionsNo Comments

Memorial Day is fast approaching here in the USA, and, well, in Italy our thoughts go to all the upcoming picnics and dining al fresco we have to look forward…