Category Archives: Cookies

Lebkuchen – Gingerbread Cookies from Sudtirol

by chefbikeski Posted on December 20, 2016

Lebkuchen is a traditional German baked Christmas treat, similar to gingerbread. It is a classic Chrismas treat in the Trentino-Alto Adige region of Italy, reflecting the area’s history as part the Austrian-Hungarian Empire until after World War I. The ancestor … Continue reading →

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Christmas Cookies – Holiday Treats Inspired by our Italy Adventures

by chefbikeski Posted on December 21, 2015

Our Italiaoutdoors cycling and hiking tours bring us to many regions in Italy, each with its own unique culinary and holiday traditions. Here are a few Christmas cookie recipes I’ve developed over the years to recapture the flavors of my … Continue reading →

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Biscotti di Marroni – Chestnut Biscotti

by chefbikeski Posted on December 17, 2014

Chestnuts are found throughout Italy, and have been a staple of their cuisine for thousands of years. This past October I spent a week exploring venues for our Bike the Wine Roads of Trentino-Alto Adige bike tour, and chestnuts were … Continue reading →

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Amaretti Grappa Balls – Easy, No-Bake Holiday Cookies, Italian Style

by chefbikeski Posted on December 22, 2012

Every family seems to have it’s favorite Christmas cookie recipes. We don’t have the same strong culinary traditions here in the US as we discover on our culinary biking and skiing explorations in Italy. But the one tradition I enjoyed … Continue reading →

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Christmas Cookie Ornaments – Almond Shortbread Cookies

by chefbikeski Posted on December 2, 2012

All across my travels in Italy, I see breads and sweets designed to please the eye as well as the palate. From the intricate marzipan of Sicily to the care the gelato vendors in Sirmione take to display their wares … Continue reading →

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Category Archives: Cookies

Lebkuchen – Gingerbread Cookies from Sudtirol

Christmas Cookies – Holiday Treats Inspired by our Italy Adventures

Biscotti di Marroni – Chestnut Biscotti

Amaretti Grappa Balls – Easy, No-Bake Holiday Cookies, Italian Style

Christmas Cookie Ornaments – Almond Shortbread Cookies

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