Tag Archives: Bike and Wine tours

5 Tips for a Great Insalata Caprese – Caprese Salad

by chefbikeski Posted on September 1, 2014

It seems a bit silly to talk about a formal recipe for this dish – a few ingredients, a bit of chopping, and you are done. But this simple dish illustrates the importance of great ingredients, and doing little to … Continue reading →

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Caponata Griglia – Grilled Caponata

by chefbikeski Posted on August 23, 2014

Caponata, a mixture of eggplant, tomatoes and other vegetables in an agrodolce, is a relish we see throughout Italy as we explore Italy by bike, from Sicily to the Veneto. The sweet and sour flavor combination found in agrodolce, from … Continue reading →

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Aperol Spritz

by chefbikeski Posted on August 15, 2014

Hugely popular in the Veneto, guests on our cycling and ski tours always ask about the brilliant orange drink that almost everyone seems to be enjoying in the early evening. Italians love their bitter liquors, with Aperol, Campari, Cynar, and … Continue reading →

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Polenta alla Griglia con Soprèssa Vicentino

by chefbikeski Posted on August 8, 2014

Probably the most popular cured meat we enjoy on our bike tours and ski holidays in the Veneto is the ubiquitous Soprèssa Vicentina. Somewhat similar to the soppressa found elsewhere in Italy, in the Veneto, where the local dialect hates … Continue reading →

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Risotto al Tarassaco – Risotto with Dandelion Greens

by chefbikeski Posted on August 4, 2014

With the arrival of spring, and disappearance of snow, mountain meadows in the Altopiano d’Asiago to Trentino abound with many varieties of herbs and wildflowers. These regions in northern Italy that we visit all year round, with our summer bike … Continue reading →

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