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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.

Zucca Arrosto con Aceto Balsamico Tradizionale – Roasted Squash with Balsamic

It is now the week before Thanksgiving, and I as create my holiday menu I am always looking to bring a taste of my Italian adventures to my traditional turkey menu. The newest cookbook in my library provided the inspiration … Continue reading

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Vitello Tonnato – Veal with Tuna Sauce

We see this dish all over northern Italy on our Italiaoutdoors Italy tours, but it is very common in Piedmont. The following recipe is from a chef in Northern Italy who claimed the origins of the dish were Sicilian. Big … Continue reading

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Home Made Pasta with Sugo di Piselli with Allegrini – Amarone Bike with Italiaoutdoors

This past fall we hosted a private group cycling tour through the western Veneto region of Italy. In addition to daily cycling through lovely vineyards, we enjoyed private winery tours and tastings, wine dinners, visits to Verona, Lake Garda, and … Continue reading

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