Tag Archives: Dessert

Apres Ski – Apple Crisp and a Few Stretches

by chefbikeski Posted on February 28, 2011

Apples are grown in both the Veneto and Trentino regions, but are considered to be the queen of the land in Trentino. Apple orchards wind their way across Italy’s northeast area, from Val Sugana, continuing along the Adige Valley and … Continue reading →

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Brackett Basin Granola Bars

by chefbikeski Posted on February 13, 2011

A momentary deviation from my stated focus on Italian food. But hopefully one you will enjoy! In my opinion, food should be passionate and fun and not be about following the rules all of the time, so I’m going to … Continue reading →

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Tiramisu – Italy’s Favorite Dessert

by chefbikeski Posted on January 22, 2011

My favorite Italian dessert, and probably the best-known dessert of  Italy, is Tiramisu. We make this on many of our Italiaoutdoors Food and Wine Chefs on Bikes tours, and it always a big hit. My son Liam requests this on … Continue reading →

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Christmas Panettone Bread Pudding

by chefbikeski Posted on December 23, 2010

Panettone is a classic holiday dessert found all over Italy. It is most commonly believed to have originated in Milano, but now is actually more popular in Southern Italy than in the North. It is a large, dome shaped egg … Continue reading →

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