Tag Archives: Cooking

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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Novaia Wines – Valpolicella Classico, Ripasso and Amarone

by chefbikeski Posted on August 14, 2011

During my June trip to Italy, I visited several vineyards in the Valpolicella wine region, doing ‘research’ for Italiaoutdoors Bike the Wine Roads bike trips. One stop I made was the Novaia winery, located in a large manor in the … Continue reading →

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Chocolate Chip Oatmeal Power Cookie

by chefbikeski Posted on August 10, 2011

Last weekend I took part in an unbelievably inspiring event – the Pan-Mass Challenge. It is a 190-mile, 2 day bike ride that raises funds for cancer research at Dana Farber. I was a member of Team Rialto, a group … 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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What are Garlic Scapes, and what do I do with them?

by chefbikeski Posted on July 29, 2011

Garlic is a key ingredient in my cooking both here and in Italy. There is hardly a sauce, soup, or pasta that doesn’t include it. And it seems to have found it’s way into every region of Italy. In … Continue reading →

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Tag Archives: Cooking

Backyard Farms Caprese Cocktail Tomatoes with Mozzarella and Basil

Novaia Wines – Valpolicella Classico, Ripasso and Amarone

Chocolate Chip Oatmeal Power Cookie

Fennel Confit from Susan Regis

What are Garlic Scapes, and what do I do with them?

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