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Butternut Squash Puree – Cavucin of Friuli-Venezia Giulia

by chefbikeski Posted on November 17, 2011

Last year around Thanksgiving I posted a couple of turkey recipes. If you’re looking for some ideas, check out my Braised Turkey with Pears and Chestnuts, and How to Use Your Entire Turkey.  This year, I’m writing up a few … Continue reading →

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Cecchetto Winery – Passionate about Raboso del Piave

by chefbikeski Posted on November 11, 2011

The Piave wine zone is one of the many wine area in the Veneto that are still unknown outside of the region. I spent a few days there this summer, learning as much as I could about the wines and … Continue reading →

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Apple Risotto

by chefbikeski Posted on November 4, 2011

I have found versions of this recipe in the cuisines of both Trentino and Fruili-Venezia Giulia, two regions we explore on our Italiaoutdoors private Italy tours. Apple orchards wind their way across Italy’s northeast area, from Val Sugana, continuing along … Continue reading →

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Vignaioli Contra Soarda Winery in Bassano del Grappa, Veneto

by chefbikeski Posted on November 1, 2011

During my last visit to Italy, I had the pleasure of an extended visit at Vignaioli Contra Soarda, outside of Bassano del Grappa. This wine maker has been on my list to check out for some time, having had numerous … Continue reading →

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Strangolapreti con Salvia – Trentino ‘Priest Stranglers’ Gnocchi

by chefbikeski Posted on October 29, 2011

This type of gnocchi, made from stale bread rather than potatoes, is a traditional dish of the Trento area, the capital of the region of Trentino. This dish was traditionally served on Fridays, when religious restrictions forbade the consumption of … Continue reading →

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