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Dining in Italy – All’ Antico Girone, Castelfranco Veneto

We are leading an Italiaoutdoors Food and Wine custom bike tour this week, and our first stop is perfect place to begin an exploration of the Veneto. Castelfranco Veneto (named as such to distinguish it from the other Castelfrancos in … Continue reading

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Dining in Vicenza – Chris & Co – Do it his way!

I am in Italy for the next couple of weeks, leading a small custom bike tour, and touring with some girlfriends, so my blogs will be centered on restaurants and food I am enjoying while here rather than recipes. I … Continue reading

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Pesche Scaligere – Stuffed Peaches with Almonds and Amaretti

One of my favorite summer indulgences, both in the US and in Italy, is fresh peaches. It’s the only time of year I eat this fruit, as the off-season, imported versions found at supermarkets most of the year are pretty … Continue reading

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Insalata di Farro Caprese – Farro Salad with Tomatoes, Mozzarella and Basil

My last post was one of my favorite late summer pasta dishes, an incredibly simple pasta with raw tomatoes, mozzarella, and basil. This post is a follow-on; using the same flavor combinations to create a whole grain salad. This is … Continue reading

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Conegliano, Italy – Great cycling and wine!

  Conegliano is a town located in the Veneto region, in the province of Treviso. Located about 30 km north of the city of Treviso, it lies in the foothills of the Dolomites and is most noted for its wine, … Continue reading

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