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Monte Bianco and a Long Lost Schiacciapatate

By maria January 16, 2014Caro Diario. (Dear diary...), La Dolce Vita (Dessert Recipes), RecipesNo Comments

copyright 2014 Maria Liberati/Art of Living,PrimaMedia,Inc (photo from it.wikipedia.org) …beginning to look forward to Spring… but some winter experiences still to be had…… The things that are expected…

Infiorata: The Flower Festival in Genzano | Colorful Sicilian Cassata

By maria June 15, 2011Holidays, Italian Culture, Italy, La Dolce Vita (Dessert Recipes), Recipes, Travel1 Comment

Bianco da Mangiare and the First Tastes of Spring | A Gentle Kiss of Lemon, Vanilla, Cinnamon

By maria March 24, 2011Caro Diario. (Dear diary...), La Dolce Vita (Dessert Recipes), RecipesNo Comments

copyright 2011 art of living,PrimaMedia,Inc/Maria Liberati My eyes open, awakened by that inspiring aroma of freshly ground coffee beans..my night stand full of books, 2 notebooks-one for dreams and one…

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…