Tag Archives: Trentino-Alto Adige/Südtirol

Saumon con Verdure Mediterranee – Great food to be had in Sudtirol

I spent a couple of days earlier this month exploring the towns of Bolzano and Trento in the Sudtirol and Trentino regions of Northeastern Italy. A place absolutely worth a visit, with the magnificent Dolomites surrounding you, terraced vineyards at … Continue reading

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BellDes Sudtirol Vernatsch (Schiava to Italians…)

I found this wine on a recent trip to Baltimore to visit family. It spoke to me from the racks of a wine shop/cafe we visited for lunch. When in a new wine store, I always check out the selection … Continue reading

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Gnocchi Class – Butternut Squash Gnocchi

My last post covered the standard potato gnocchi we made at my last cooking class. This one will address one of the myriad of variations that you see in Italy, a pumpkin or squash gnocchi. Although the basic technique is … Continue reading

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Arrosto con le mele

I love pork. And while we don’t see it too much on our bike tours in the coastal Veneto region, except when used for the myriad of cured meat products there, you will see it used more and more as … Continue reading

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