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Cooking in Italy – Barley Soup from Sudtirol

by chefbikeski Posted on November 29, 2015

Another regional recipe from our favorite chef from Sudtirol, Michael Seehauser. Michael has worked with several of our groups during our hiking tours and cycling excursions in Trentino-Alto Adige, and we’re including a class with him next season on our … Continue reading →

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Lenticchie – Lentils, and 5 (or more) Different Ways to Use Them

by chefbikeski Posted on December 4, 2013

Ski season will soon be upon us, and I’m craving warm comfort food with the onset of cold temperatures. A warm meal in a mountain rifugio is a perfect mid-day break during our Dolomite ski holidays. But comfort food does … Continue reading →

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A Perfect Pairing for Thanksgiving – Pumpkin Soup and Branko Wines

by chefbikeski Posted on November 19, 2013

On a past visit to Italy, I spent some time visiting Cormons, Italy, in the region of Fruili Venezia Giulia. Located in the north easternmost corner of Italy, right next to Slovenia, this relatively unknown region produces some of the … Continue reading →

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Pappa al Pomodoro

by chefbikeski Posted on September 9, 2013

We see many bread based dishes on our cycling tours in Umbria and Tuscany. Here, bread is not often enjoyed alone, but worked into a dish. I covered one of these recipes, the great summer salad made from tomatoes and … Continue reading →

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Acquacotta – A Traditional Tuscan Soup You Can Make Today!

by chefbikeski Posted on March 24, 2013

My search for subject for my blog post this week began with a delivery of fresh duck eggs from a friend. I’ve been preparing them all week in frittatas, and I’ve already covered duck egg pasta in a previous post. … Continue reading →

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