The Basic Art of Italian Cooking by Maria LIberati tm - hatfield The Basic Art of Italian Cooking by Maria Liberati tm has offices in both the USA and Italy. Our award winning book series and blog emphasize artisan Italian cooking with culture/ history of foods. The book series is winner of the Gourmand World Awards, the blog is winner of the 2013 Culinary Travel Blogger of the Year Award by NYTWS. Award winning Author Maria Liberati, considered one of the foremost experts on Italian cuisine and culture is available for personal appearances,speaking.