Tag Archives: Italy

The Best Smoked Salmon

by chefbikeski Posted on April 2, 2011

I’ve been smoking salmon for years, ever since we purchased our first smoker around 15 years ago. We now have two, one which I found in my neighbors’ trash heap and dragged home after a 6am run. Both have a … Continue reading →

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Gnocchi con Crema di Montasio, Speck e Semi di Papavero (Gnocchi with Montasio Cheese, Speck and Poppy Seeds)

by chefbikeski Posted on March 28, 2011

Poppy seeds are quite popular in the cuisine of Friuli-Venezia Giulia, but are seen very rarely in regions outside of Northeastern Italy. These seeds are obtained from the opium poppy. but have no narcotic effect! They can be used whole … Continue reading →

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Orzotto con Funghi e Rucola

by chefbikeski Posted on March 20, 2011

Northern Italy is well-known for its wide variety of risotto dishes made from the wonderful indigenous rices. But we can apply the same techniques to other grains, many of which are nutritionally superior to rice. In Italian, barley is “orzo”, … Continue reading →

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Colli Berici DOC Wines – our next stop, with Chef Susan Regis!

by chefbikeski Posted on March 15, 2011

Located in the rolling volcanic hills just south of Vicenza, the Colli Berici DOC has been in the business of producing wines for thousands of years, but remains unfamiliar to many outside of the Veneto region. Traces of grape cultivation … Continue reading →

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Buckwheat Polenta with Mushrooms and Poached Egg

by chefbikeski Posted on March 9, 2011

Polenta, typically made with corn meal, is a traditional dish from the Veneto region. It has many variations, from a soft side dish served with meats and fish, to a firmer texture that can be grilled or broiled. During our … Continue reading →

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Italian Food, Wine, and Travel

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Tag Archives: Italy

The Best Smoked Salmon

Gnocchi con Crema di Montasio, Speck e Semi di Papavero (Gnocchi with Montasio Cheese, Speck and Poppy Seeds)

Orzotto con Funghi e Rucola

Colli Berici DOC Wines – our next stop, with Chef Susan Regis!

Buckwheat Polenta with Mushrooms and Poached Egg

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