Tag Archives: Italian Food

Torta di Nocciole – Hazelnut Cake from Piedmont

by chefbikeski Posted on December 17, 2015

Located in the northwest corner of Italy, and isolated from much of Europe by the mountains of the Alps is the region of Piedmont. The second largest region in Italy, with it’s capital of Turin/Torino, Piedmont’s position between the sea … Continue reading →

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Exploring Castelfranco Veneto – Wine and Radicchio in an Historic Walled City

by chefbikeski Posted on December 9, 2015

Surrounded by majestic medieval walls, some of the best preserved in all of Italy, the town of Castelfranco Veneto is a destination we visit often on our cycling tours in the Veneto. It’s called Castelfranco Veneto to differentiate it from … Continue reading →

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Exploring Tuscany – Montepulciano

by chefbikeski Posted on September 15, 2015

Winding our way through southern Tuscany by bicycle, we arrive in the hill town of Montepulciano. Situated between the Val di Chiana and the Val d’Orcia, and offering views of Lake Trasimeno to the east, and Monte Amiata to the … Continue reading →

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Secrets Behind a Great Bruschetta

by chefbikeski Posted on August 13, 2015

Enjoying an afternoon wine tasting with a plate of bruschette is the perfect way to relax after a day of cycling in Tuscany. But what exactly is bruschetta – it seems to take on many forms here in Tuscany – … Continue reading →

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Pici Pasta from Tuscany – Fatta a Mano

by chefbikeski Posted on August 2, 2015

After a day of cycling in the hills of Tuscany, or walking through the vineyards outside of Montalcino or Montepulciano, our favorite pasta lunch is a plate of pici all’aglione. Pici is a rustic handmade pasta from Tuscany’s Val d’Orcia. … Continue reading →

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