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Foradori Teroldego Rotaliano

by chefbikeski Posted on June 12, 2011

Teroldego is considered the king of Trentino wines. Legend has it that the name itself derives from Tiroler Gold, the gold from Tyrol, which is how this wine was referred to at court in Vienna. However, it more likely takes … 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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Orzo e Fagioli

by chefbikeski Posted on May 23, 2011

A while ago I did a post on the very familiar Italian soup, Pasta e Fagioli. Here is an interesting variation, hailing from Friuli-Venezia Giulia. This is Orzo e Fagioli, or Minestra di Orzo e Fasio, a barley and bean … Continue reading →

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Farmer’s Market Pasta – Whole Wheat Pasta with Poached Egg and Spring Greens

by chefbikeski Posted on May 17, 2011

Here is a recipe which I must describe as ‘Italian inspired’, rather than a strict interpretation of a traditional regional Italian dish. When we are on one of our Italiaoutdoors culinary adventures in Italy, we learn about the regional dishes, … Continue reading →

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