About chefbikeski
Culinary Director and Owner of Italiaoutdoors Food and Wine. Creator of uniquely personalized tours in Italy. Small groups, owner/expert led, customized to your desires, your budget. We personally design and lead each and every tour ourselves, to deliver the best in personalized service.
The wines of Barolo are extremely expressive of their picturesque terroir. On our Italiaoutdoors Food and Wine private wine tours of this region, we slow down, and mindfully explore this amazing territory by foot or by bike (electric assist for … Continue reading →
Our Italiaoutdoors private walking and cycling tours in Italy visit the lovely hill town of Montepulciano. Situated between two of Tuscany’s picturesque valleys, the Val di Chiana and the Val d’Orcia, with views of Lake Trasimeno to the east, and … Continue reading →
Years ago, I recall a story about a patronizing French chef who, when asked what he thought of Chef Alice Waters cooking, responded, “That is not cooking, that is shopping.” I wish this was as easy as he makes it … Continue reading →
Posted in Emilia Romagna, Gluten Free, Salad, Travel, Uncategorized, Vegetables, Vegetarian, Wine Pairings
|
Tagged a, Balsamic vinegar, Bike and Wine tours, culinary bike tours, culinary bike trips, gluten free, Italy, Italy hiking trips, Northern Italy, Parmigiano Reggiano, pignoli, private bike trips, Recipe, vegetarian, zucchini
|
As I spend a delightful spring afternoon strolling through the picturesque quiet streets of Neive, admiring 13th century villas and charming churches, watching local families enjoy tasty-looking outdoor lunches at quaint trattorie, I keep an eye out in the distance … Continue reading →
Posted in Piedmont, Travel, Uncategorized, Wine, Wine Pairings, wine tastings
|
Tagged barbaresco, Bike and Wine tours, culinary bike tours, italiaoutdoorsfoodandwine, Italy hiking trips, italy wine tours, neive, Northern Italy, piedmont, private bike trips, Travel
|
Piedmont’s Langhe area is renowned for its picturesque rolling hills and world class red wines, earning UNESCO recognition for both their natural beauty as well as distinguished wine tradition. While Barolo is typically the main attraction, we begin our Piedmont … Continue reading →
Posted in Piedmont, Travel, Uncategorized, Wine, Wine Pairings
|
Tagged barbaresco, Bike and Wine tours, culinary bike tours, italiaoutdoorsfoodandwine, Italy, Northern Italy, piedmont, private bike trips, terroir, Wine
|