Category Archives: Cheeses

Vicenza, City of Palladio

by chefbikeski Posted on July 2, 2011

A shorter ride today, our destination being downtown Vicenza. We are staying just to the south of this beautiful city, in the Berici Hills. Our locanda is situated in a picturesque location, but its panoramic view means we have a … Continue reading →

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Biking the Colli Berici with Susan Regis

by chefbikeski Posted on June 28, 2011

Today our first ride – a day to get acclimated to our new bikes and our surrounding here in the beautiful Berici Hills. No better way than to try out a few rolling hills along the spine of the Berici, … Continue reading →

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Travels in Italy – Fumane, Day 1

by chefbikeski Posted on June 23, 2011

I arrived in Fumane mid-afternoon on my first day in Italy, after a nice lunch in Soave. Not to hard to find, this is a small hamlet in the heart of Valpolicella wine country. We will visit here on our … Continue reading →

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Travels in Italy – Soave

by chefbikeski Posted on June 22, 2011

I arrived at Venice just before 11am, for our upcoming Chefs on Bikes trip with Master Chef Susan Regis. I have a few ‘free’ days before the trip; so-called ‘free’, but actually packed with plans for visits to prepare for … Continue reading →

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Tortellini with Artichokes, Peas, Mascarpone and Mint

by chefbikeski Posted on April 25, 2011

Tortellini, and their larger relative, tortelloni, are homemade stuffed pastas originally from the Emilia-Romagna region of Northeastern Italy. This region is renowned for its’ many wonderful varieties of stuffed pastas, which date back to the Middle Ages. In Bologna, these … Continue reading →

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