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Travels in Italy – Soave

by chefbikeski Posted on June 22, 2011

I arrived at Venice just before 11am, for our upcoming Chefs on Bikes trip with Master Chef Susan Regis. I have a few ‘free’ days before the trip; so-called ‘free’, but actually packed with plans for visits to prepare for … Continue reading →

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BellDes Sudtirol Vernatsch (Schiava to Italians…)

by chefbikeski Posted on June 20, 2011

I found this wine on a recent trip to Baltimore to visit family. It spoke to me from the racks of a wine shop/cafe we visited for lunch. When in a new wine store, I always check out the selection … Continue reading →

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Grilled Soft Shell Crabs with Spring Onions and Chive Garlic Scape Mayonnaise

by chefbikeski Posted on June 18, 2011

Soft shell crabs with Spring Onion and Chive Garlic Scape Mayonnaise – recipes inspired by our culinary bike, hike and ski trips to Italy; called moleche in the Veneto Continue reading →

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The Top 10 Undiscovered Wines of Northeastern Italy

by chefbikeski Posted on June 5, 2011

This fall, Italiaoutdoors is leading two bike trips that explore the wine roads of the Veneto and Trentino regions of Northeastern Italy. Each day, on these or on any of our custom tours, as we wind our way through the … Continue reading →

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Gnocchi Crocconti di Sauris

by chefbikeski Posted on June 1, 2011

Previously, I’ve covered several gnocchi recipes in my posts, from a potato gnocchi to a buckwheat squash version. It’s a food common to all the regions we visit with Italiaoutdoors, and there are so many different and interesting preparations. From … Continue reading →

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