Category Archives: Trentino Food

Beet Canederli with Horseradish Sauce – A Colorful and Tasty Treat from Northern Italy

One unique specialty of Tirol cuisine are canederli, large round dumplings that are found on just about every restaurant table in Alto Adige and Trentino. We see these, in various shapes and sizes, almost daily on our bike and ski … Continue reading

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Buckwheat Gnocchi – Gluten Free from Northern Italy

Pasta, a food synonymous with Italy, is not as common in the Northeastern regions as are other starches, most notably polenta, risottos and gnocchi. Gnocchi we see on just about every menu on our hiking and cycling tours, usually, but … Continue reading

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Dining in Italy – Gasthof Chalet Gerard, Val Gardena

Located in Alto Adige, about 30 km east of the city of Bolzano, Selva de Val Gardena is a lovely town with plenty to attract the active tourist both winter and summer. Home to the Sella Ronda, a ski route … Continue reading

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Capretto Alla Tirolese – Grilled Goat Steaks

Always interested in expanding my culinary horizons, when I am at the market I am immediately drawn to any food I haven’t yet had the opportunity to cook. This week at  the Newburyport Farmer’s Market I was able to purchase … Continue reading

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Pancetta di Maiale Fresca con Cidro di Mele e Bacche di Ginepro

Last June, we welcomed James Beard Award winner Susan Regis as a Master Guest Chef on our Chefs on Bikes tour in Italy. One of the dishes we cooked with her was a braised pork belly. We did have a … Continue reading

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