Whether you're an experienced chef or beginner, you will enjoy this book. Not only did I read it - I also experimented with
several of the recipes - the results were fantastic! We
have decided to try each and every recipe.

The Basic Art of Italian Cooking by Maria
Liberati has everything a reader could possibly
ask for - from the heart warming personal stories
Maria shares throughout, to the detailed recipes,
everything has been well organized, professionally
presented and is easily understood. And with the
terminology index, the reader has all the tools
to not only prepare a fine meal, but pronounce the
beautiful Italian language properly. Which for the
cooking enthusiast, definitely adds a flair of
sophistication to your dining experience. Whether
you're a seasoned chef or an amateur in the kitchen,
you will enjoy "The Basic Art of Italian Cooking".
The recipes and memories that will be created as a
result of this book, will surely be cherished by all!
I look forward to all future offerings from Maria
Liberati. She has a DVD version set for release this
fall, and the website is loaded - with spices, lots
of kitchen goodies, tips & tricks!

Much more than a cook book, The Basic Art of Italian
Cooking takes you on a tour of Italy, from the comfort
of your own home. You can almost smell the food, feel
the breeze and see the vineyards, due to the depth
and reach of Maria's writing. All the stories about
her family, the origin of the recipes, and the detailed
directions, this is a good read, with delicious
conclusions. Definitely a book that will not spend
much time on the shelf.