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Spaetzle – Classic Rustic Noodles from Sudtirol, Italy

by chefbikeski Posted on February 7, 2012

Spaetzle, or spätzle, is a rustic pasta most commonly associate with Germany, but is quite prevalent in the Sudtirol region of Italy. This is one food that is truly regional in Italy – I never see it on our cycling … Continue reading →

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Ferrari Brut – Metodo Classico Sparkling Wine from Trento

by chefbikeski Posted on February 4, 2012

Located in the hills right outside of Trento in the Valle d’Adige is a very unique DOC, the TRENTODOC. The signature wine of this DOC are white and rose sparkling wines, produced by the classic Champagne method (Metodo Classico), in … Continue reading →

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Polenta Torta con i Fichi Secchi, Uva Passa, Pignoli e Grappa

by chefbikeski Posted on January 29, 2012

A recent cooking class got me thinking out of the box (which is always good) as one of the participants was allergic to cow dairy. No butter, milk, cow cheese or cream. The savory dishes were easy, a cheese-free Risotto … Continue reading →

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Jota Inspired Bean and Cabbage Soup – Peasant food from Friuli, Italy

by chefbikeski Posted on January 22, 2012

Located on a narrow strip of land, between the Adriatic Sea and Slovenia, lies the city of Trieste. This unique location has placed this city at the crossroads of Latin, Germanic, Slavic and Austro-Hungarian cultures for centuries. United with Italy … Continue reading →

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Torta con le Mele – Apple Cake from Northern Italy

by chefbikeski Posted on January 18, 2012

Italy is the world’s sixth largest producer of apples, and Europe’s second, with 2.2 million tons produced each year. Golden Delicious is the second most cultivated apple variety globally and the first in Trentino, where around ten thousand hectares are … Continue reading →

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Tag Archives: Italy

Spaetzle – Classic Rustic Noodles from Sudtirol, Italy

Ferrari Brut – Metodo Classico Sparkling Wine from Trento

Polenta Torta con i Fichi Secchi, Uva Passa, Pignoli e Grappa

Jota Inspired Bean and Cabbage Soup – Peasant food from Friuli, Italy

Torta con le Mele – Apple Cake from Northern Italy

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