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Sformato di Zucca – From the “Squash Eaters” of Ferrara

On a recent trip to Ferrara, I indulged in several of their local specialties, all that involved pumpkin, or zucca. According to Lynne Rossetto Kasper in The Splendid Table, “The Bolognese call the people of Ferrara ‘squash eaters’ because of … Continue reading

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Dining in Italy – Gasthof Chalet Gerard, Val Gardena

Located in Alto Adige, about 30 km east of the city of Bolzano, Selva de Val Gardena is a lovely town with plenty to attract the active tourist both winter and summer. Home to the Sella Ronda, a ski route … Continue reading

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Easy Apple Strudel – Strudel alle Mele del Sudtirolo

I am a huge fan of fruit desserts, as is the rest of my family. So when in Trentino-Alto Adige for biking, skiing, hiking or just exploring for our tours, I order the fruit dessert that is found on just … Continue reading

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Dining in Italy – Hotel Freina, Val Gardena

The Dolomite mountains in Northeastern Italy are one of my favorite destinations for our tours, with cycling holidays in the summer time and skiing in the winter. Selva di Val Gardena is one of  the larger resort towns, a ski … Continue reading

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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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