Tag Archives: Christmas

Lebkuchen – Gingerbread Cookies from Sudtirol

by chefbikeski Posted on December 20, 2016

Lebkuchen is a traditional German baked Christmas treat, similar to gingerbread. It is a classic Chrismas treat in the Trentino-Alto Adige region of Italy, reflecting the area’s history as part the Austrian-Hungarian Empire until after World War I. The ancestor … Continue reading →

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Christmas Cookies – Holiday Treats Inspired by our Italy Adventures

by chefbikeski Posted on December 21, 2015

Our Italiaoutdoors cycling and hiking tours bring us to many regions in Italy, each with its own unique culinary and holiday traditions. Here are a few Christmas cookie recipes I’ve developed over the years to recapture the flavors of my … Continue reading →

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Amaretti Grappa Balls – Easy, No-Bake Holiday Cookies, Italian Style

by chefbikeski Posted on December 22, 2012

Every family seems to have it’s favorite Christmas cookie recipes. We don’t have the same strong culinary traditions here in the US as we discover on our culinary biking and skiing explorations in Italy. But the one tradition I enjoyed … Continue reading →

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Panpepato – A Spicy, Chocolaty Italian Fruitcake

by chefbikeski Posted on December 15, 2012

Around the world, you will find some form of fruitcake served as a traditional holiday dish. From the UK and Canada to the Bahamas, one can find cakes made from dried or candied fruits, nuts and flour as a sweet … Continue reading →

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Sgroppino – A Favorite Italian Cocktail

by chefbikeski Posted on December 7, 2012

Looking for a festive, different cocktail to serve during the holidays? Try a Sgroppino, one of many beverages that use our favorite sparkling wine, Prosecco. We enjoy a prosecco aperitif pretty much daily on our Italy cycling holidays and Dolomite … Continue reading →

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Italian Food, Wine, and Travel

by Kathy Bechtel of Italiaoutdoors Food and Wine

Tag Archives: Christmas

Lebkuchen – Gingerbread Cookies from Sudtirol

Christmas Cookies – Holiday Treats Inspired by our Italy Adventures

Amaretti Grappa Balls – Easy, No-Bake Holiday Cookies, Italian Style

Panpepato – A Spicy, Chocolaty Italian Fruitcake

Sgroppino – A Favorite Italian Cocktail

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