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Torta di Nocciole – Hazelnut Cake from Piedmont

by chefbikeski Posted on December 17, 2015

Located in the northwest corner of Italy, and isolated from much of Europe by the mountains of the Alps is the region of Piedmont. The second largest region in Italy, with it’s capital of Turin/Torino, Piedmont’s position between the sea … Continue reading →

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Exploring Castelfranco Veneto – Wine and Radicchio in an Historic Walled City

by chefbikeski Posted on December 9, 2015

Surrounded by majestic medieval walls, some of the best preserved in all of Italy, the town of Castelfranco Veneto is a destination we visit often on our cycling tours in the Veneto. It’s called Castelfranco Veneto to differentiate it from … Continue reading →

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Exploring Asolo – The City of a Hundred Horizons

by chefbikeski Posted on December 2, 2015

One of the things I love most about visiting Asolo during our tours is arriving with our small group of cyclists or walkers and finding ourselves totally outnumbered by locals. Especially on Sunday, when there is a steady stream of … Continue reading →

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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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5 Tips for Dining Well – and Cheaply – in Venice

by chefbikeski Posted on November 19, 2015

A destination we visit yearly on our cycling and walking tours, Venice has fascinated travelers from all over the world for hundreds of years. Built on more than 100 small islands in the midst of marshy lagoon in the Adriatic … Continue reading →

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