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The Wines of Umbria

by chefbikeski Posted on September 27, 2013

We are off on our next tour this week, our Bike the Wine Roads of Umbria tour. So as I plan tastings and winery visits, it seems like the perfect time to produce a brief primer on the wines of … Continue reading →

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Brasato di Maiale con Fagioli – Braised Pork with Beans

by chefbikeski Posted on September 16, 2013

The regions of Tuscany and Umbria are considered the “Heart of Italy”, lying as they do in the geographic middle of the country. Adjacent to each other, their cuisines are quite similar. Simple, country cooking; not a lot of ingredients. … Continue reading →

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Pappa al Pomodoro

by chefbikeski Posted on September 9, 2013

We see many bread based dishes on our cycling tours in Umbria and Tuscany. Here, bread is not often enjoyed alone, but worked into a dish. I covered one of these recipes, the great summer salad made from tomatoes and … Continue reading →

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Torta al Testo con Ricotta, Salsiccia e Cicoria

by chefbikeski Posted on September 3, 2013

We are on our way to Umbria soon, on our next Bike the Wine Roads cycling tour, and I am looking forward to enjoying some of Umbria’s unique style of pizza along our route. Called torta al testo, torta meaning … Continue reading →

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Spiedini di Pesce Spada con Pesto di Peperoni

by chefbikeski Posted on August 25, 2013

Last week’s post was on a spiedini recipe I was developing for a cooking class. I had a large group attending, and it was great fun to gather around a central island and chat as we made 4 different types … Continue reading →

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Italian Food, Wine, and Travel

by Kathy Bechtel of Italiaoutdoors Food and Wine

Tag Archives: culinary bike tours

The Wines of Umbria

Brasato di Maiale con Fagioli – Braised Pork with Beans

Pappa al Pomodoro

Torta al Testo con Ricotta, Salsiccia e Cicoria

Spiedini di Pesce Spada con Pesto di Peperoni

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