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Wine Tasting – Alto Adige Muri-Gries Lagrein 2009

by chefbikeski Posted on October 1, 2011

I’ve been finalizing itineraries for our 2012 Italiaoutdoors bike tours, and we’re offering a couple of Bike the Wine Road tours. One I am really looking forward to is biking the Strada del Vino in Alto Adige down to Trentino. … Continue reading →

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Risotto con Radicchio Trevigiano e Ubriaco

by chefbikeski Posted on September 4, 2011

Currently, I am working on the recipes for our upcoming Italiaoutdoors Chefs on Bikes tour of the Veneto. I like to include dishes that incorporate the wonderful products of the Veneto region, reflect the traditional cuisine of the area, and … Continue reading →

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A Rare Find – St. Magdalener Schiava Lagrein blend

by chefbikeski Posted on August 28, 2011

The more I visit and study the wines of Northeastern Italy, the more impressed I become by the variety and number of wonderful producers there. I particularly enjoy it when I find wines here that are unique to these areas; … Continue reading →

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Backyard Farms Caprese Cocktail Tomatoes with Mozzarella and Basil

by chefbikeski Posted on August 20, 2011

My fall project, outside of Italiaoutdoors, is developing a 10-segment series of short cooking episodes for WSKI-TV at Sugarloaf, ME. A long way from Italy, but my philosophy remains the same – celebrating fresh, local foods. This is a bit … Continue reading →

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What are Garlic Scapes, and what do I do with them?

by chefbikeski Posted on July 29, 2011

Garlic is a key ingredient in my cooking both here and in Italy. There is hardly a sauce, soup, or pasta that doesn’t include it. And it seems to have found it’s way into every region of Italy. In … Continue reading →

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by Kathy Bechtel of Italiaoutdoors Food and Wine

Category Archives: Travel

Wine Tasting – Alto Adige Muri-Gries Lagrein 2009

Risotto con Radicchio Trevigiano e Ubriaco

A Rare Find – St. Magdalener Schiava Lagrein blend

Backyard Farms Caprese Cocktail Tomatoes with Mozzarella and Basil

What are Garlic Scapes, and what do I do with them?

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