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Gubana – Traditional Italian Christmas in Friuli-Venezia Giulia

by chefbikeski Posted on December 10, 2011

One example of traditional Christmas holiday food with deep-seated cultural roots in a specific region is the Gubana. A cake of sweet leavened dough, heavy with a filling of dried fruits and nuts. Depending upon the source, Gubana originated … Continue reading →

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Seven Fishes – Myth or Tradition? And What Christmas Food Was Inspired by a Navel?

by chefbikeski Posted on December 5, 2011

The Christmas season is upon us, and once again, Italian foodies here in the US are planning their Feast of the Seven Fishes for Christmas Eve. Italian restaurants are announcing their version of it for their December menu special, Saveur … Continue reading →

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Torta di Ricotta – Simply Delicious, with Ricotta from Crooked Face Creamery

by chefbikeski Posted on December 2, 2011

Ricotta cheese is originally from Italy, and you will find it in just about every region you visit. Ricotta, which comes from the Latin recoctus, meaning ‘recooked’ is made from the milk whey that is leftover from the production of … Continue reading →

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Cavolini di Bruxelles Con Le Mandorle – Brussels Sprouts with Almonds

by chefbikeski Posted on November 23, 2011

In Italy, cavoletto di bruxelles are most common in the northern regions, where they grow in cooler, coastal environments. On Italy bike tours in the Veneto region we’ve explored the flat plains along the rivers and canals on the mainland … Continue reading →

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Apple Risotto

by chefbikeski Posted on November 4, 2011

I have found versions of this recipe in the cuisines of both Trentino and Fruili-Venezia Giulia, two regions we explore on our Italiaoutdoors private Italy tours. Apple orchards wind their way across Italy’s northeast area, from Val Sugana, continuing along … Continue reading →

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Tag Archives: Italian Food

Gubana – Traditional Italian Christmas in Friuli-Venezia Giulia

Seven Fishes – Myth or Tradition? And What Christmas Food Was Inspired by a Navel?

Torta di Ricotta – Simply Delicious, with Ricotta from Crooked Face Creamery

Cavolini di Bruxelles Con Le Mandorle – Brussels Sprouts with Almonds

Apple Risotto

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