Tag Archives: Cooking

Pasta with Artichokes and Mascarpone

by chefbikeski Posted on November 6, 2010

This recipe had several inspirations – first of all, the discovery of LOCAL artichokes at Tendercrop Farm in Newbury, MA. A first for me in New England, I must say! Second, the markets we see along our bike tours of … Continue reading →

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Zuppa di Zucca

by chefbikeski Posted on November 2, 2010

Fall is here, and with the colder weather my culinary thoughts turn towards warm comfort foods like soup. You will find pumpkin all over Italy, but it is especially common this time of year in the Northern regions we visit … Continue reading →

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Arrosto con le mele

by chefbikeski Posted on October 29, 2010

I love pork. And while we don’t see it too much on our bike tours in the coastal Veneto region, except when used for the myriad of cured meat products there, you will see it used more and more as … Continue reading →

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