Category Archives: Baking

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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Torta di Nocciole – Hazelnut Cake from Piedmont

by chefbikeski Posted on December 17, 2015

Located in the northwest corner of Italy, and isolated from much of Europe by the mountains of the Alps is the region of Piedmont. The second largest region in Italy, with it’s capital of Turin/Torino, Piedmont’s position between the sea … 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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Strudel di Funghi – Mushroom Strudel

by chefbikeski Posted on October 20, 2014

Mushrooms are cultivated, found wild, and used in the cuisines of both Veneto and Trentino-Alto Adige. I’ve just returned from a month visiting both areas, and feasted on many seasonal dishes showcasing the local varieties. Wild mushrooms have been prized … Continue reading →

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Torta al Miele, Nocciola e Limone

by chefbikeski Posted on January 22, 2014

When I indulge in dessert, I prefer simple sweets. On our ski tours in Italy, I sample the apple strudel at every restaurant we visit, usually with a glass of grappa. On our cycling tours, a simple cake or a … Continue reading →

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Italian Food, Wine, and Travel

by Kathy Bechtel of Italiaoutdoors Food and Wine

Category Archives: Baking

Christmas Cookies – Holiday Treats Inspired by our Italy Adventures

Torta di Nocciole – Hazelnut Cake from Piedmont

Biscotti di Marroni – Chestnut Biscotti

Strudel di Funghi – Mushroom Strudel

Torta al Miele, Nocciola e Limone

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