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Cooking in Italy – Barley Soup from Sudtirol

by chefbikeski Posted on November 29, 2015

Another regional recipe from our favorite chef from Sudtirol, Michael Seehauser. Michael has worked with several of our groups during our hiking tours and cycling excursions in Trentino-Alto Adige, and we’re including a class with him next season on our … Continue reading →

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5 Tips for Dining Well – and Cheaply – in Venice

by chefbikeski Posted on November 19, 2015

A destination we visit yearly on our cycling and walking tours, Venice has fascinated travelers from all over the world for hundreds of years. Built on more than 100 small islands in the midst of marshy lagoon in the Adriatic … Continue reading →

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Exploring Vicenza – The City of Palladio

by chefbikeski Posted on November 12, 2015

Vicenza, The “City of Palladio” was home to the most important architect of the Renaissance, whose designs have influenced architecture all over the Western world. Home to the Rotunda, inspiration for Thomas Jefferson’s Monticello, Vicenza was designated a UNESCO World … Continue reading →

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Honey Roasted Parsnips – Sudtirol Cooking Class

by chefbikeski Posted on November 7, 2015

During a recent private cycling tour through Italy’s Trentino-Alto Adige region, we had the opportunity to learn about this region’s amazing cuisine under the guidance of Sudtirol chef Michael Seehauser. We gathered at a remote mountain rifugio north of Bolzano … Continue reading →

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Demystifying Italian Wines – What is a Super Tuscan?

by chefbikeski Posted on October 25, 2015

What is a Super Tuscan? A question I am asked often on our Italy tours, be it walking the wine regions in Tuscany, or on a cycling tour in the Dolomites. A bit of background to set the stage. The … Continue reading →

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