Category Archives: Friuli-Venezia Giulia

Orzo e Fagioli

by chefbikeski Posted on May 23, 2011

A while ago I did a post on the very familiar Italian soup, Pasta e Fagioli. Here is an interesting variation, hailing from Friuli-Venezia Giulia. This is Orzo e Fagioli, or Minestra di Orzo e Fasio, a barley and bean … Continue reading →

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Farro con gli Asparagi

by chefbikeski Posted on May 19, 2011

Farro, or spelt as it is often called in the US is a species of wheat, and an important staple in parts of Europe from the Bronze Age to medieval times. It is a hybrid that originated from a domestic … Continue reading →

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Grilled Trout with Pea Pesto

by chefbikeski Posted on May 10, 2011

Most Americans today are familiar with pesto, which is a sauce that originated in Genoa in the Liguria region of northern Italy. The traditional pesto, often called pesto alla genovese, consisted of basil, crushed garlic, grated cheese (parmigiano-reggiano and/or pecorino), … Continue reading →

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Wine Tasting: Bastianich Sauvignon “B” 2009

by chefbikeski Posted on May 7, 2011

Wine tasting of Bastianich Sauvignon “B”, a white from Friuli-Venezia Giulia. Discover the foods and wines of Northern Italy with Italiaoutdoors, creator of active culinary vacations and wine vacations. Continue reading →

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Pear and Grappa Crostini with Prosciutto di Sauris

by chefbikeski Posted on May 4, 2011

A wonderful, simple crostini inspired by our culinary bike, hike and ski tours in Northern Italy Continue reading →

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