Category Archives: Fruit

Apple Risotto

by chefbikeski Posted on November 4, 2011

I have found versions of this recipe in the cuisines of both Trentino and Fruili-Venezia Giulia, two regions we explore on our Italiaoutdoors private Italy tours. Apple orchards wind their way across Italy’s northeast area, from Val Sugana, continuing along … Continue reading →

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Roasted Figs with Grappa Mascarpone Cream

by chefbikeski Posted on September 18, 2011

With the exception of special occasions, I am a simple dessert person. Fruit desserts are my favorite – usually fairly easy to prepare, and healthy – or at least better for you than a concoction of sugar, butter, and cream. … Continue reading →

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Rain delay, and final night feast – thank you Susan Regis!

by chefbikeski Posted on July 4, 2011

Torrential downpours overnight made for wet roads in the morning at our scheduled departure time of 9am. The skies still appeared threatening, and some occasional drips were coming down. But our trips always allow for a bit of flexibility, so … Continue reading →

Posted in Amarone, antipasti, beans, Braising, Cherries, Dessert, Fitness, Friuli-Venezia Giulia, Mushrooms, Pork, prosecco, Radicchio, Ricotta, Valpolicella, Veneto Food | Tagged Amarone, Bike and Wine tours, Braising, Colli Berici, cook, Cooking, cooking classes, culinary bike tours, culinary bike trips, duck ragu, Fitness, Food, Italian cuisine, Italy, Italy hiking trips, Northern Italy, Polenta, pork belly, private bike trips, private ski trips, Recipe, Susan Regis, Travel, Veneto, Wine | Leave a comment

Bassano del Grappa

by chefbikeski Posted on July 3, 2011

Today we decided to take a break from the kitchen altogether, and do a longer and more leisurely ride. Our destination today is the beautiful city of Bassano del Grappa, known for white asparagus in the spring, the beautiful Ponte … 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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Italian Food, Wine, and Travel

by Kathy Bechtel of Italiaoutdoors Food and Wine

Category Archives: Fruit

Apple Risotto

Roasted Figs with Grappa Mascarpone Cream

Rain delay, and final night feast – thank you Susan Regis!

Bassano del Grappa

Pear and Grappa Crostini with Prosciutto di Sauris

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