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Elena Walch Castel Ringberg – Amazing Wines in a Spectacular Setting

by chefbikeski Posted on August 11, 2016

A favorite destination for our custom hiking tours and private bike tours in Italy is the region of Trentino Alto Adige. The terrain accommodates all types of cyclists or trekkers – from flat well maintained bike paths to some of … Continue reading →

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Baked Stuffed Squash Blossoms

by chefbikeski Posted on August 4, 2016

Guests on our summer cycling and walking tours are enamored when squash blossoms appear on the table – whether stuffed with cheese, topping a pizza, or flavoring a frittata the presentation is always lovely. These blossoms are easily found in … Continue reading →

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Torta di Ciliegie della Tradizione – Traditional Cherry Cake

by chefbikeski Posted on July 9, 2016

This July we’re cycling through the region of Trentino-Alto Adige. Verdant green fields down the Adige Valley, we cruise down flat bike paths that lie between the Alps and Dolomites, with the optional climb for those that enjoy a challenge. … Continue reading →

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Risotto con Gli Asparagi Bianchi – White Asparagus Risotto

by chefbikeski Posted on June 22, 2016

Our spring season cycling and hiking tours in Italy coincide perfectly with Northeast Italy’s obsession with a favorite harbinger of spring – the prized white asparagus. From Bassano del Grappa and Cimadolmo in the Veneto, moving north to Zambana in … Continue reading →

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Quaglie con Ciliegie – Quail with Cherries

by chefbikeski Posted on June 7, 2016

May and June is cherry season in Italy, and during our cycling tours we’ve been spotting cherry trees laden with fruit from Trentino down throughout the Veneto. I’ve written earlier about the renowned cherries of Marostica, but what makes the … Continue reading →

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