Category Archives: Travel

Torta al Testo con Ricotta, Salsiccia e Cicoria

by chefbikeski Posted on September 3, 2013

We are on our way to Umbria soon, on our next Bike the Wine Roads cycling tour, and I am looking forward to enjoying some of Umbria’s unique style of pizza along our route. Called torta al testo, torta meaning … Continue reading →

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Spiedini di Pesce Spada con Pesto di Peperoni

by chefbikeski Posted on August 25, 2013

Last week’s post was on a spiedini recipe I was developing for a cooking class. I had a large group attending, and it was great fun to gather around a central island and chat as we made 4 different types … Continue reading →

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Spiedini di Seppie e Finocchi – Squid Skewers with Fennel and Citrus

by chefbikeski Posted on August 15, 2013

Anticipating our upcoming Bike the Wine Roads of Umbria cycling tour, I am reading a new book on this lovely region, “Umbria: A Cultural History” by Jonathan Boardman. A very readable overview of the fascinating culture and history of the … Continue reading →

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Panzanella – Tuscan Bread Salad

by chefbikeski Posted on August 9, 2013

One of my favorite summer salads, especially when fresh tomatoes are overflowing our farmer’s markets, is Panzanella. Panzanella hails from central Italy, Lazio, Umbria, but most commonly Tuscany. It is a poor man’s lunch, a salad that starts with a … Continue reading →

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Risotto with Zucchini, Squash Blossoms and Prosecco

by chefbikeski Posted on July 19, 2013

Summer is here, and zucchini is at every stall in my local farmer’s market and farm stand. But where, I wonder, are the blossoms? In Italy, these are as prevalent and the squash itself, but I can’t find them here. … Continue reading →

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Category Archives: Travel

Torta al Testo con Ricotta, Salsiccia e Cicoria

Spiedini di Pesce Spada con Pesto di Peperoni

Spiedini di Seppie e Finocchi – Squid Skewers with Fennel and Citrus

Panzanella – Tuscan Bread Salad

Risotto with Zucchini, Squash Blossoms and Prosecco

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