Category Archives: Travel

The Artichoke from Piedmont – Cardoons

by chefbikeski Posted on March 7, 2018

During our autumn Barolo Walk and Wine walking tour in Piedmont, we not only experience the grape harvest for the prized Barolo wines, we get to enjoy some of Piedmont’s distinctive culinary treasures as well. In autumn in Piedmont you … Continue reading →

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Brasato al Barolo – Beef Braised with Barolo

by chefbikeski Posted on February 26, 2018

Here’s a dish we see no matter where in Italy our Italiaoutdoors private tours take us – Brasato al Brunello or Chianti in Tuscany, Brasato al Valpolicella or Amarone in the Veneto, and Brasato al Barolo in Piedmonte. A perfect … Continue reading →

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Trofie con Pesto alla Genovese – Trofie Pasta with Pesto, Potatoes and Beans

by chefbikeski Posted on February 1, 2018

Italy is home to many spectacular destinations, but Liguria and Cinque Terre certainly rank towards the top. We spend a week exploring this amazing region on our Liguiria and Cinque Terre walking tours, feasting on seafood and pesto and focaccia. … Continue reading →

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Agnolotti del Plin – Piedmont’s Favorite Stuffed Pasta

by chefbikeski Posted on January 19, 2018

I recently returned to the lovely Italy region of Piedmont to continue to research for our Barolo Walk and Wine Piedmont Walking tour. I recall my very first trip to the region, and my first taste of the local stuffed … Continue reading →

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Pansotti al Preboggion con Salsa di Noci

by chefbikeski Posted on December 16, 2017

I’ve just returned from a very productive (and very enjoyable) scouting trip to Italy. We are including the Italian Riviera and Cinque Terre to our tour offerings, and are excited to share yet another wonderful Italy destination with our clients. … Continue reading →

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