This week Maria talks with the author of a book on wellness eating, Ravi B. Sahay! He's the author of May You Be Healthy, and is here to discuss his long journey with health.  Enter, "The Maria Liberati Show," based on her travels, as well as her Gourmand World Award-winning book series, "The Basic Art of Italian Cooking," and "The Basic Art of..." Find out more on https://www.marialiberati.com ----- Intro music: "A Quick Coffee" by Borrtex - available via Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/us/ Outro music: "First Day of Spring" by David Hilowitz - available via Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/us/

This week Maria talks with holistic medical doctor and author of book on wellness eating, Gary Deng. Deng is from Sloane Kettering Medical Center, in NY, and is here to discuss the importance of wellness eating!  Enter, "The Maria Liberati Show," based on her travels, as well as her Gourmand World Award-winning book series, "The Basic Art of Italian Cooking," and "The Basic Art of..." Find out more on https://www.marialiberati.com ----- Intro music: "A Quick Coffee" by Borrtex - available via Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/us/ Outro music: "First Day of Spring" by David Hilowitz - available via Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/us/

This week Maria talks with Tim Goodwin of The Old Farmer's Almanac and Dr. Mark Merriweather to discuss the importance of eating healthy, growing vegetables and plants yourself, and the power of olive oil!  Enter, "The Maria Liberati Show," based on her travels, as well as her Gourmand World Award-winning book series, "The Basic Art of Italian Cooking," and "The Basic Art of..." Find out more on https://www.marialiberati.com ----- Intro music: "A Quick Coffee" by Borrtex - available via Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/us/ Outro music: "First Day of Spring" by David Hilowitz - available via Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/us/

This week Maria talks with Donna Fatigato, a chef an author behind the kid's series "Bucky and Daisy's Moody Adventures", as well as "Q2" to discuss the importance of eating healthy and teaching kids to do the same!  Enter, "The Maria Liberati Show," based on her travels, as well as her Gourmand World Award-winning book series, "The Basic Art of Italian Cooking," and "The Basic Art of..." Find out more on https://www.marialiberati.com ----- Intro music: "A Quick Coffee" by Borrtex - available via Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/us/ Outro music: "First Day of Spring" by David Hilowitz - available via Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/us/

This week Maria talks with Jim Laughren, a wine expert and author, to discuss trending wines and tips for this year! Maria also gives a great Spring recipe for a Carpaccio you won't want to miss! Enter, "The Maria Liberati Show," based on her travels, as well as her Gourmand World Award-winning book series, "The Basic Art of Italian Cooking," and "The Basic Art of..." Find out more on https://www.marialiberati.com ----- Intro music: "A Quick Coffee" by Borrtex - available via Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/us/ Outro music: "First Day of Spring" by David Hilowitz - available via Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/us/

This week Maria talks with Justin West, Co-Founder and CEO of ThriveLot.com about home gardening and making your yard work with your environment as well as growing your own fruits and vegetables! Maria also gives a great Spring recipe for a Frittata you won't want to miss! Enter, "The Maria Liberati Show," based on her travels, as well as her Gourmand World Award-winning book series, "The Basic Art of Italian Cooking," and "The Basic Art of..." Find out more on https://www.marialiberati.com ----- Intro music: "A Quick Coffee" by Borrtex - available via Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/us/ Outro music: "First Day of Spring" by David Hilowitz - available via Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/us/

This week Maria looks into how other countries celebrate the holiday of Easter with several dishes from around the world you might want to try! Maria also interviews Erez Agam, an author who wrote the book "Berlin's Immigration Secrets" Don't forget Maria's Easter bread event - take a look on marialiberati.com! Enter, "The Maria Liberati Show," based on her travels, as well as her Gourmand World Award-winning book series, "The Basic Art of Italian Cooking," and "The Basic Art of..." Find out more on https://www.marialiberati.com ----- Intro music: "A Quick Coffee" by Borrtex - available via Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/us/ Outro music: "First Day of Spring" by David Hilowitz - available via Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/us/

This week, Maria is joined by Image Consultant Rich Celenza and Ruth Houston, Eat Smart Expert and Author! Plus, Maria shares an amazing recipe for Zeppole! Don't forget Maria's Easter bread event - take a look on marialiberati.com! Enter, "The Maria Liberati Show," based on her travels, as well as her Gourmand World Award-winning book series, "The Basic Art of Italian Cooking," and "The Basic Art of..." Find out more on https://www.marialiberati.com ----- Intro music: "A Quick Coffee" by Borrtex - available via Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/us/ Outro music: "First Day of Spring" by David Hilowitz - available via Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/us/

Elizabeth Hamilton Guarino, author, joins the podcast once again to discuss her companies and book - The Change Guidebook! Plus, Maria shares three easy, healthy lunch options to level up your lunch! Don't forget Maria's Easter bread event - take a look on marialiberati.com! Enter, "The Maria Liberati Show," based on her travels, as well as her Gourmand World Award-winning book series, "The Basic Art of Italian Cooking," and "The Basic Art of..." Find out more on https://www.marialiberati.com ----- Intro music: "A Quick Coffee" by Borrtex - available via Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/us/ Outro music: "First Day of Spring" by David Hilowitz - available via Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/us/

Mark Merriwether joins the podcast once again to discuss Salt - an often used ingredient that could be better for you than you think! Plus, Maria shares an amazing recipe for Women's Month that you won't want to miss.  Don't forget Maria's Easter bread event - take a look on marialiberati.com! Enter, "The Maria Liberati Show," based on her travels, as well as her Gourmand World Award-winning book series, "The Basic Art of Italian Cooking," and "The Basic Art of..." Find out more on https://www.marialiberati.com ----- Intro music: "A Quick Coffee" by Borrtex - available via Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/us/ Outro music: "First Day of Spring" by David Hilowitz - available via Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/us/

Jean Alfieri rejoins Maria to discuss Zuggy the Pug in honor of Pup Day! Maria also shares some history of Italy's Carnevale, and a great recipe for fried apples you won't want to miss!  Don't forget Maria's Easter bread event - take a look on marialiberati.com! Enter, "The Maria Liberati Show," based on her travels, as well as her Gourmand World Award-winning book series, "The Basic Art of Italian Cooking," and "The Basic Art of..." Find out more on https://www.marialiberati.com ----- Intro music: "A Quick Coffee" by Borrtex - available via Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/us/ Outro music: "First Day of Spring" by David Hilowitz - available via Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/us/

Rocco Cambrera rejoins Maria to discuss the ins-and-outs of pizza! Maria also shares helpful tips on keeping a self-reliant garden, as well as a great risotto recipe you won't want to miss!  Don't forget Maria's Easter bread event - take a look on marialiberati.com! Enter, "The Maria Liberati Show," based on her travels, as well as her Gourmand World Award-winning book series, "The Basic Art of Italian Cooking," and "The Basic Art of..." Find out more on https://www.marialiberati.com ----- Intro music: "A Quick Coffee" by Borrtex - available via Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/us/ Outro music: "First Day of Spring" by David Hilowitz - available via Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/us/

Paul B. Kennedy, chef/author and expert on Vietnamese Cuisine joins Maria to discuss his experiences in Hanoi. Meanwhile, Maria gives info on how to substitute popular ingredients in recipes! Don't forget Maria's Easter bread event - take a look on marialiberati.com! Enter, "The Maria Liberati Show," based on her travels, as well as her Gourmand World Award-winning book series, "The Basic Art of Italian Cooking," and "The Basic Art of..." Find out more on https://www.marialiberati.com ----- Intro music: "A Quick Coffee" by Borrtex - available via Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/us/ Outro music: "First Day of Spring" by David Hilowitz - available via Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/us/

Joining Maria today are LD Sledge, the author of Cajun Delectables (A cajun cookbook), and Larry Jorgensen, author of The Coca Cola Trail. Maria also shares a great recipe for one of her favorites - Risotto with Strawberries and Champagne!  Don't forget Maria's events February 11 and 12 - take a look on marialiberati.com! Enter, "The Maria Liberati Show," based on her travels, as well as her Gourmand World Award-winning book series, "The Basic Art of Italian Cooking," and "The Basic Art of..." Find out more on https://www.marialiberati.com ----- Intro music: "A Quick Coffee" by Borrtex - available via Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/us/ Outro music: "First Day of Spring" by David Hilowitz - available via Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/us/

Beth Castodale- author and editor of SmallPressPicks.com joins us in honor of February being Library Month and tells us about some book picks to read this season. Don't forget Maria's events February 11 and 12 - take a look on marialiberati.com! Enter, "The Maria Liberati Show," based on her travels, as well as her Gourmand World Award-winning book series, "The Basic Art of Italian Cooking," and "The Basic Art of..." Find out more on https://www.marialiberati.com ----- Intro music: "A Quick Coffee" by Borrtex - available via Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/us/ Outro music: "First Day of Spring" by David Hilowitz - available via Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/us/

Rocco Cambrera - Neapolitan Pizza Expert - joins Maria to talk about their event February 11th! Maria also talks about the history of pizza types!  Enter, "The Maria Liberati Show," based on her travels, as well as her Gourmand World Award-winning book series, "The Basic Art of Italian Cooking," and "The Basic Art of..." Find out more on https://www.marialiberati.com ----- Intro music: "A Quick Coffee" by Borrtex - available via Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/us/ Outro music: "First Day of Spring" by David Hilowitz - available via Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/us/

Another year of the Maria Liberation Show has passed! Thank you to all of our listeners for interacting, listening and sharing the show every week. Here is a new episode getting into recipes to help you beat the cold the rest of the winter with some amazing soups!  Enter, "The Maria Liberati Show," based on her travels, as well as her Gourmand World Award-winning book series, "The Basic Art of Italian Cooking," and "The Basic Art of..." Find out more on https://www.marialiberati.com ----- Intro music: "A Quick Coffee" by Borrtex - available via Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/us/ Outro music: "First Day of Spring" by David Hilowitz - available via Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/us/

Another year of the Maria Liberation Show has passed! Thank you to all of our listeners for interacting, listening and sharing the show every week. Here is a new episode getting into recipes to help you stay healthy this winter with Dr. Mark Merriwether von derBruggen and Chest Dennis Littley Enter, "The Maria Liberati Show," based on her travels, as well as her Gourmand World Award-winning book series, "The Basic Art of Italian Cooking," and "The Basic Art of..." Find out more on https://www.marialiberati.com ----- Intro music: "A Quick Coffee" by Borrtex - available via Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/us/ Outro music: "First Day of Spring" by David Hilowitz - available via Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/us/

Another year of the Maria Liberation Show has passed! Thank you to all of our listeners for interacting, listening and sharing the show every week. Here is a new episode for New Year's with Colin Shaw and Jimmy Driscoll from Behind the Studs podcast to discuss kitchen renovation.  Enter, "The Maria Liberati Show," based on her travels, as well as her Gourmand World Award-winning book series, "The Basic Art of Italian Cooking," and "The Basic Art of..." Find out more on https://www.marialiberati.com ----- Intro music: "A Quick Coffee" by Borrtex - available via Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/us/ Outro music: "First Day of Spring" by David Hilowitz - available via Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/us/

Another year of the Maria Liberation Show has passed! Thank you to all of our listeners for interacting, listening and sharing the show every week. Here is a new episode for New Year's Eve with Janina Doyle - British Wine Expert!  Enter, "The Maria Liberati Show," based on her travels, as well as her Gourmand World Award-winning book series, "The Basic Art of Italian Cooking," and "The Basic Art of..." Find out more on https://www.marialiberati.com ----- Intro music: "A Quick Coffee" by Borrtex - available via Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/us/ Outro music: "First Day of Spring" by David Hilowitz - available via Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/us/

Today, Maria interviews the owner and product development specialist from Wuollet Bakery in Minneapolis Minnesota, Tino Lentieri. They have been making hand-made gingerbread houses since 1944 and today made their 40,000th gingerbread house! Maria delivers Italian Tradition tips for this Holiday Season! Be sure to like and subscribe, as well as review the podcast. Send us a picture of your review or share for a chance to win this month's giveaway! Enter, "The Maria Liberati Show," based on her travels, as well as her Gourmand World Award-winning book series, "The Basic Art of Italian Cooking," and "The Basic Art of..." Find out more on https://www.marialiberati.com ----- Intro music: "A Quick Coffee" by Borrtex - available via Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/us/ Outro music: "First Day of Spring" by David Hilowitz - available via Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/us/

Regular Mark Merriwether Vonderbruggen ( PhD, Chemist, Forager) returns to discuss Turmeric and its properties. Author and Cultural Ambassador M.G. Crisci joins to talk his 16 books and storied career. Maria delivers kitchen safety tips for this Holiday Season!  Be sure to like and subscribe, as well as review the podcast. Send us a picture of your review or share for a chance to win this month's giveaway! Enter, "The Maria Liberati Show," based on her travels, as well as her Gourmand World Award-winning book series, "The Basic Art of Italian Cooking," and "The Basic Art of..." Find out more on https://www.marialiberati.com ----- Intro music: "A Quick Coffee" by Borrtex - available via Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/us/ Outro music: "First Day of Spring" by David Hilowitz - available via Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/us/

Director of "The Sunken Roads," Charlotte Juergens joins us to discuss her experience making her breakthrough documentary about WWII and her Great Grandfather, while Rocco Cambrera of Rocco's Dough in Miami joins to talk the perfect Neapolitan slice! Maria also gives a great apple pie recipe you won't want to miss!  Be sure to like and subscribe, as well as review the podcast. Send us a picture of your review or share for a chance to win this month's giveaway! Enter, "The Maria Liberati Show," based on her travels, as well as her Gourmand World Award-winning book series, "The Basic Art of Italian Cooking," and "The Basic Art of..." Find out more on https://www.marialiberati.com ----- Intro music: "A Quick Coffee" by Borrtex - available via Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/us/ Outro music: "First Day of Spring" by David Hilowitz - available via Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/us/

Sousan Abadian joins us to discuss Native American Culture and Heritage Month and the Winter Solstice, while Dorothy Graham Odell - author and motivational speaker - talks about her motivational journey and book "The Overcomer: Facing Challenges with Faith and Courage."  Be sure to like and subscribe, as well as review the podcast. Send us a picture of your review or share for a chance to win this month's giveaway! Enter, "The Maria Liberati Show," based on her travels, as well as her Gourmand World Award-winning book series, "The Basic Art of Italian Cooking," and "The Basic Art of..." Find out more on https://www.marialiberati.com ----- Intro music: "A Quick Coffee" by Borrtex - available via Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/us/ Outro music: "First Day of Spring" by David Hilowitz - available via Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/us/

Sara Chana-Silverstein, author of "Moodtopia" joins the podcast to talk herbs, health and more with Maria. Maria also shares a Thanksgiving poem, recipe and story from her books!  Be sure to like and subscribe, as well as review the podcast. Send us a picture of your review or share for a chance to win this month's giveaway! Enter, "The Maria Liberati Show," based on her travels, as well as her Gourmand World Award-winning book series, "The Basic Art of Italian Cooking," and "The Basic Art of..." Find out more on https://www.marialiberati.com ----- Intro music: "A Quick Coffee" by Borrtex - available via Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/us/ Outro music: "First Day of Spring" by David Hilowitz - available via Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/us/

Mark Orwoll the author of "John Wayne Speaks: the Ultimate John Wayne Quote Book" and Seth Watson, founder of the Distillery of Modern Art in Georgia join Maria to discuss their individual ventures on this interview episode!  Be sure to like and subscribe, as well as review the podcast. Send us a picture of your review or share for a chance to win this month's giveaway! Enter, "The Maria Liberati Show," based on her travels, as well as her Gourmand World Award-winning book series, "The Basic Art of Italian Cooking," and "The Basic Art of..." Find out more on https://www.marialiberati.com ----- Intro music: "A Quick Coffee" by Borrtex - available via Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/us/ Outro music: "First Day of Spring" by David Hilowitz - available via Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/us/

Revisit the interview with Chopped contestant and gluten-free Chef, Nichole Marchetti while Maria gives a new holiday appetizer recipe you're sure to love!  Be sure to like and subscribe, as well as review the podcast. Send us a picture of your review or share for a chance to win this month's giveaway! Enter, "The Maria Liberati Show," based on her travels, as well as her Gourmand World Award-winning book series, "The Basic Art of Italian Cooking," and "The Basic Art of..." Find out more on https://www.marialiberati.com ----- Intro music: "A Quick Coffee" by Borrtex - available via Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/us/ Outro music: "First Day of Spring" by David Hilowitz - available via Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/us/

Peabody, Emmy, James Beard and Academy-Award-Winner Roger Sherman joins Maria to discuss his latest film, "The Soul of A Farmer," chronicling the life of Patty Gentry who runs Early Girl Farm in New York. Maria also gives her recipe for an amazing Italian Soup that is sure to warm you up during this season!  Be sure to like and subscribe, as well as review the podcast. Send us a picture of your review or share for a chance to win this month's giveaway! Enter, "The Maria Liberati Show," based on her travels, as well as her Gourmand World Award-winning book series, "The Basic Art of Italian Cooking," and "The Basic Art of..." Find out more on https://www.marialiberati.com ----- Intro music: "A Quick Coffee" by Borrtex - available via Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/us/ Outro music: "First Day of Spring" by David Hilowitz - available via Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/us/

Dr. Mark Merriwether Vorderbruggen (PhD, Adventurer, Chemist and Forager) and Renaissance-inspired artist Randall Good join Maria to discuss culinary adventures, food stories and using the environment to season your meals. Maria also gives her list of must-have kitchen items for any home cook. Be sure to like and subscribe, as well as review the podcast. Send us a picture of your review or share for a chance to win this month's giveaway! Enter, "The Maria Liberati Show," based on her travels, as well as her Gourmand World Award-winning book series, "The Basic Art of Italian Cooking," and "The Basic Art of..." Find out more on https://www.marialiberati.com ----- Intro music: "A Quick Coffee" by Borrtex - available via Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/us/ Outro music: "First Day of Spring" by David Hilowitz - available via Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/us/

Founder of the "196 Flavors" website and book series Mike Benayoun and Luisa Livorno Ramondo, author of "Beyond the Cobblestones" join Maria to talk food, Italian Heritage, and world recipes! Maria also shares some great food-storage tips.  Be sure to like and subscribe, as well as review the podcast. Send us a picture of your review or share for a chance to win this month's giveaway! Enter, "The Maria Liberati Show," based on her travels, as well as her Gourmand World Award-winning book series, "The Basic Art of Italian Cooking," and "The Basic Art of..." Find out more on https://www.marialiberati.com ----- Intro music: "A Quick Coffee" by Borrtex - available via Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/us/ Outro music: "First Day of Spring" by David Hilowitz - available via Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/us/

Nutritionist and Author of "The Healthy Skin Kitchen" Karen Fischer joins Maria to talk skin-healthy eating. Maria also gives a recipe for White Grape Risotto  Be sure to like and subscribe, as well as review the podcast. Send us a picture of your review or share for a chance to win this month's giveaway! Enter, "The Maria Liberati Show," based on her travels, as well as her Gourmand World Award-winning book series, "The Basic Art of Italian Cooking," and "The Basic Art of..." Find out more on https://www.marialiberati.com ----- Intro music: "A Quick Coffee" by Borrtex - available via Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/us/ Outro music: "First Day of Spring" by David Hilowitz - available via Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/us/

Actor, Author and Bostonian Frankie Imbergamo returns to discuss his career since last time he was on the show, new recipes, new happenings in Little Italy and more! Maria also shares her recipe for Pasta and Fagioli!   Be sure to like and subscribe, as well as review the podcast. Send us a picture of your review or share for a chance to win this month's giveaway! Enter, "The Maria Liberati Show," based on her travels, as well as her Gourmand World Award-winning book series, "The Basic Art of Italian Cooking," and "The Basic Art of..." Find out more on https://www.marialiberati.com ----- Intro music: "A Quick Coffee" by Borrtex - available via Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/us/ Outro music: "First Day of Spring" by David Hilowitz - available via Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/us/

Author and Art Historian Dr. Laura Morelli and Giulia Scarpeleggia, Tuscan cooking instructor, author, and blogger join Maria to discuss culinary adventures, food stories and art! Maria also gives her recipe for an amazing Tuscan Torta Be sure to like and subscribe, as well as review the podcast. Send us a picture of your review or share for a chance to win this month's giveaway! Enter, "The Maria Liberati Show," based on her travels, as well as her Gourmand World Award-winning book series, "The Basic Art of Italian Cooking," and "The Basic Art of..." Find out more on https://www.marialiberati.com ----- Intro music: "A Quick Coffee" by Borrtex - available via Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/us/ Outro music: "First Day of Spring" by David Hilowitz - available via Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/us/

Podcast Host and Student Jacob Zimmerman ("Seasoned to Taste" Podcast) and Dr. Mark Merriwether Vorderbruggen (PhD, Adventurer, Chemist and Forager) join Maria to discuss culinary adventures, food stories and using the environment to season your meals. Maria also gives her list of must-have kitchen items for any home cook.  Be sure to like and subscribe, as well as review the podcast. Send us a picture of your review or share for a chance to win this month's giveaway!  Enter, "The Maria Liberati Show," based on her travels, as well as her Gourmand World Award-winning book series, "The Basic Art of Italian Cooking," and "The Basic Art of..." Find out more on https://www.marialiberati.com ----- Intro music: "A Quick Coffee" by Borrtex - available via Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/us/ Outro music: "First Day of Spring" by David Hilowitz - available via Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/us/

Wine Educator Gabe Geller and Dr. Sharon Lamm Hartman, coach and author of "The Authenticity Code" join Maria to discuss Kosher wine, celebration and living authentically. Maria also shares a great new recipe for guacamole!  Enter, "The Maria Liberati Show," based on her travels, as well as her Gourmand World Award-winning book series, "The Basic Art of Italian Cooking," and "The Basic Art of..." Find out more on https://www.marialiberati.com ----- Intro music: "A Quick Coffee" by Borrtex - available via Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/us/ Outro music: "First Day of Spring" by David Hilowitz - available via Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/us/

Amanda Davis - author of "30,000 Stitches," and art history teacher, and Kathy Davis - Plant-Based Coach and Author, join Maria to talk about diets, books, and hitting the road! Plus stay tuned for a great new recipe from Maria!  Enter, "The Maria Liberati Show," based on her travels, as well as her Gourmand World Award-winning book series, "The Basic Art of Italian Cooking," and "The Basic Art of..." Find out more on https://www.marialiberati.com ----- Intro music: "A Quick Coffee" by Borrtex - available via Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/us/ Outro music: "First Day of Spring" by David Hilowitz - available via Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/us/

"Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives" creator David Paige joins us to talk USA State Fair staples and history. Follow that up with Chocolate Coffee Brownies and it'll feel like summer no matter when you listen!  Enter, "The Maria Liberati Show," based on her travels, as well as her Gourmand World Award-winning book series, "The Basic Art of Italian Cooking," and "The Basic Art of..." Find out more on https://www.marialiberati.com ----- Intro music: "A Quick Coffee" by Borrtex - available via Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/us/ Outro music: "First Day of Spring" by David Hilowitz - available via Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/us/

Janina Doyle (British wine expert) and Robert Boog (author of "Shakey's Madness") join Maria to talk real British sparkling wine for the fall as well as the real history behind Shakespeare! Maria also shares a great Sicilian Cannoli recipe you won't want to miss!  (book about Shakespeare and a theory that an Earl from the UK that had bi polar disorder really wrote Shakespeare's plays) Enter, "The Maria Liberati Show," based on her travels, as well as her Gourmand World Award-winning book series, "The Basic Art of Italian Cooking," and "The Basic Art of..." Find out more on https://www.marialiberati.com ----- Intro music: "A Quick Coffee" by Borrtex - available via Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/us/ Outro music: "First Day of Spring" by David Hilowitz - available via Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/us/

"Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives" creator David Paige joins us to talk his new book, while Jayne Zanglein (author of "The Girl Explorers") discusses the Society of Women Geographers! Maria also gives us an amazing Ratatouille recipe!  Enter, "The Maria Liberati Show," based on her travels, as well as her Gourmand World Award-winning book series, "The Basic Art of Italian Cooking," and "The Basic Art of..." Find out more on https://www.marialiberati.com ----- Intro music: "A Quick Coffee" by Borrtex - available via Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/us/ Outro music: "First Day of Spring" by David Hilowitz - available via Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/us/

It's a packed episode today with Steph Heffner from the Beer Busters podcast, and Julia and Chris Tunstall from The Mixology Talk Podcast joining Maria to talk beer, brews and cocktails for this season!  Enter, "The Maria Liberati Show," based on her travels, as well as her Gourmand World Award-winning book series, "The Basic Art of Italian Cooking," and "The Basic Art of..." Find out more on https://www.marialiberati.com ----- Intro music: "A Quick Coffee" by Borrtex - available via Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/us/ Outro music: "First Day of Spring" by David Hilowitz - available via Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/us/

Author of "The Discerning Eye," Carol Orange and Southwestern Cooking Expert Melissa Guerra join Maria to discuss August's upcoming celebrations. Maria also provides a great recipe for cornmeal cookies you won't want to miss!  Enter, "The Maria Liberati Show," based on her travels, as well as her Gourmand World Award-winning book series, "The Basic Art of Italian Cooking," and "The Basic Art of..." Find out more on https://www.marialiberati.com ----- Intro music: "A Quick Coffee" by Borrtex - available via Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/us/ Outro music: "First Day of Spring" by David Hilowitz - available via Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/us/

Actor Charly Chiarelli from the film "Road to the Lemon Grove" joins the podcast to discuss the film, Italian recipes and more! Maria also shares an amazing lemon pesto recipe!  Enter, "The Maria Liberati Show," based on her travels, as well as her Gourmand World Award-winning book series, "The Basic Art of Italian Cooking," and "The Basic Art of..." Find out more on https://www.marialiberati.com ----- Intro music: "A Quick Coffee" by Borrtex - available via Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/us/ Outro music: "First Day of Spring" by David Hilowitz - available via Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/us/

Jeremy Nunes, America's Funniest Mayor joins Maria to discuss the importance of local cuisine and finding your own home's specialty dishes. Maria also shares an amazing summer-time recipe that'll help you beat the heat with fresh fruits and vegetables.  Enter, "The Maria Liberati Show," based on her travels, as well as her Gourmand World Award-winning book series, "The Basic Art of Italian Cooking," and "The Basic Art of..." Find out more on https://www.marialiberati.com ----- Intro music: "A Quick Coffee" by Borrtex - available via Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/us/ Outro music: "First Day of Spring" by David Hilowitz - available via Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/us/

Featuring some amazing guests, this week's show tackles everything from Americana with author David Paige, to Blueberry recipes with Maria and an exclusive interview with Karen Worcester of Wreaths Across America.  Enter, "The Maria Liberati Show," based on her travels, as well as her Gourmand World Award-winning book series, "The Basic Art of Italian Cooking," and "The Basic Art of..." Find out more on https://www.marialiberati.com ----- Intro music: "A Quick Coffee" by Borrtex - available via Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/us/ Outro music: "First Day of Spring" by David Hilowitz - available via Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/us/

Featuring some amazing guests, this week's show tackles everything to eating a plant-based diet with Joel Dee and Alison Cox from the legendary Edward and Son's brand, to the history of American Cooking culture with Dr. Lucy Long - a folklorist and food history scholar.  Enter, "The Maria Liberati Show," based on her travels, as well as her Gourmand World Award-winning book series, "The Basic Art of Italian Cooking," and "The Basic Art of..." Find out more on https://www.marialiberati.com ----- Intro music: "A Quick Coffee" by Borrtex - available via Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/us/ Outro music: "First Day of Spring" by David Hilowitz - available via Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/us/

Learn how to craft an amazing new recipe from Maria, and listen as she is joined by Mary Bode from the Knead Community Cafe and Ron Hunt from the All About Wine Podcast! Enter, "The Maria Liberati Show," based on her travels, as well as her Gourmand World Award-winning book series, "The Basic Art of Italian Cooking," and "The Basic Art of..." Find out more on https://www.marialiberati.com ----- Intro music: "A Quick Coffee" by Borrtex - available via Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/us/ Outro music: "First Day of Spring" by David Hilowitz - available via Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/us/

Joining Maria today is Rob Becerra from Ruthless Pawz Organization and Kevin Sandridge the host of The BBQ Beat Podcast Enter, "The Maria Liberati Show," based on her travels, as well as her Gourmand World Award-winning book series, "The Basic Art of Italian Cooking," and "The Basic Art of..." Find out more on https://www.marialiberati.com ----- Intro music: "A Quick Coffee" by Borrtex - available via Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/us/ Outro music: "First Day of Spring" by David Hilowitz - available via Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/us/

Joining Maria today is Mark Malnati - owner of Lou Malnati's Chicago Pizza and Marney Andes, the author of "Start with the Give Me Shots" Celebrate Father's Day: With Chicago Pizza, Giveaways, and an Easy Chocolate Recipe Enter, "The Maria Liberati Show," based on her travels, as well as her Gourmand World Award-winning book series, "The Basic Art of Italian Cooking," and "The Basic Art of..." Find out more on https://www.marialiberati.com ----- Intro music: "A Quick Coffee" by Borrtex - available via Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/us/ Outro music: "First Day of Spring" by David Hilowitz - available via Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/us/