Category Archives: Vegetables

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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Fennel Confit from Susan Regis

by chefbikeski Posted on August 3, 2011

Fennel is a hardy, perennial herb that is indigenous to the shores of the Mediterranean, but today is found many parts of the world, especially on dry soils near the sea-coast and on riverbanks. Known as the Florence fennel, it … Continue reading →

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Chioggia Beet and Fennel Salad

by chefbikeski Posted on July 24, 2011

Thanks to my local CSA, the West Newbury CSA at Long Hill Orchard and Farm, I have been enjoying Chioggia beets the past few weeks. This heirloom beet comes from the Italian coastal town of Chioggia, right outside of Venice. … Continue reading →

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Lageder Lagrein Rosato – a great summer rose from Alto-Adige

by chefbikeski Posted on July 21, 2011

I made a quick stop by the Lageder facility recently, as I visited the Sudtirol Wine Road in Trentino Alto-Adige. Their wines are available in the US, wonderful examples of the high quality wines this region is now producing. Began … Continue reading →

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Saumon con Verdure Mediterranee – Great food to be had in Sudtirol

by chefbikeski Posted on July 16, 2011

I spent a couple of days earlier this month exploring the towns of Bolzano and Trento in the Sudtirol and Trentino regions of Northeastern Italy. A place absolutely worth a visit, with the magnificent Dolomites surrounding you, terraced vineyards at … Continue reading →

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Category Archives: Vegetables

Backyard Farms Caprese Cocktail Tomatoes with Mozzarella and Basil

Fennel Confit from Susan Regis

Chioggia Beet and Fennel Salad

Lageder Lagrein Rosato – a great summer rose from Alto-Adige

Saumon con Verdure Mediterranee – Great food to be had in Sudtirol

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