Category Archives: antipasti

Secrets Behind a Great Bruschetta

by chefbikeski Posted on August 13, 2015

Enjoying an afternoon wine tasting with a plate of bruschette is the perfect way to relax after a day of cycling in Tuscany. But what exactly is bruschetta – it seems to take on many forms here in Tuscany – … Continue reading →

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Caponata Griglia – Grilled Caponata

by chefbikeski Posted on August 23, 2014

Caponata, a mixture of eggplant, tomatoes and other vegetables in an agrodolce, is a relish we see throughout Italy as we explore Italy by bike, from Sicily to the Veneto. The sweet and sour flavor combination found in agrodolce, from … Continue reading →

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Barbabietole al Forno – Roasted Beets, 3 Ways

by chefbikeski Posted on November 3, 2013

Finding Chioggia beets at my grocers always brings me immediately back to Italy. This heirloom beet comes from the Italian coastal town of Chioggia, right across the lagoon from Venice. In fact, it is often referred to as “Little Venice”, … Continue reading →

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Torta al Testo con Ricotta, Salsiccia e Cicoria

by chefbikeski Posted on September 3, 2013

We are on our way to Umbria soon, on our next Bike the Wine Roads cycling tour, and I am looking forward to enjoying some of Umbria’s unique style of pizza along our route. Called torta al testo, torta meaning … Continue reading →

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Mostarda – A Spicy Fruit Relish and a Recipe: Insalata di Fichi, Formaggio di Capra e Mostarda

by chefbikeski Posted on October 24, 2012

Now that I have a few months in the US as our bike tour season is over, and ski tours are a few months away, I have some time to devote to recipe development and my food blog. My travels … Continue reading →

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