READING AND SIGNING WITH ITALIAN CHEF AND AUTHOR MARIA LIBERATI

MAPLEWOOD, NEW JERSEY - October 12, 2009 – Words presents an authorreading & signing with Maria Liberati, author of, The Basic Art of Italian Cooking:Holidays & Special Occasions, Thursday, October 15, 2009 at 7:30 pm.

The Basic Art of Italian Cooking is a collection of simple, uncomplicated recipes forauthentic Italian cuisine combined with enchanting stories of former internationalfashion model turned foods and lifestyle personality Maria Liberati’s travelsthroughout Italy. “I want readers to know that creating a delicious, unforgettableItalian meal is not difficult. Almost anyone can make the recipes in my book—andin most cases, make them quickly and easily (marialiberati.com).”

Maria Liberati is a chef, writer, and business woman. A native of Philadelphia, shedivides her time between offices and residences in Italy and the United States.

"A fine primer for budding Italian chefs. The entertaining, informative stories thatare woven into the cookbook provide a wonderful backdrop to the well-explainedbasic recipes of Italian cuisine."
—MICHAEL DEGEORGIO, executive chef at Il Cortile Restaurant, New York City, and specialty food consultant

"A memoir about living in Italy and the pleasures of Italian food that makes aperfect gift. But the recipes are so delicious, you’ll want to try it first yourself."
—CHEF ERHARDT TELL, four-time Cordon Bleu Award winner, television chef and cookbook author