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Easy Apple Strudel – Strudel alle Mele del Sudtirolo

I am a huge fan of fruit desserts, as is the rest of my family. So when in Trentino-Alto Adige for biking, skiing, hiking or just exploring for our tours, I order the fruit dessert that is found on just … Continue reading

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Dining in Italy – Hotel Freina, Val Gardena

The Dolomite mountains in Northeastern Italy are one of my favorite destinations for our tours, with cycling holidays in the summer time and skiing in the winter. Selva di Val Gardena is one of  the larger resort towns, a ski … Continue reading

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Dining in Italy – All’ Antico Girone, Castelfranco Veneto

We are leading an Italiaoutdoors Food and Wine custom bike tour this week, and our first stop is perfect place to begin an exploration of the Veneto. Castelfranco Veneto (named as such to distinguish it from the other Castelfrancos in … Continue reading

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Dining in Vicenza – Chris & Co – Do it his way!

I am in Italy for the next couple of weeks, leading a small custom bike tour, and touring with some girlfriends, so my blogs will be centered on restaurants and food I am enjoying while here rather than recipes. I … Continue reading

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Pesche Scaligere – Stuffed Peaches with Almonds and Amaretti

One of my favorite summer indulgences, both in the US and in Italy, is fresh peaches. It’s the only time of year I eat this fruit, as the off-season, imported versions found at supermarkets most of the year are pretty … Continue reading

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