Tag Archives: Tuscany

Secrets Behind a Great Bruschetta

by chefbikeski Posted on August 13, 2015

Enjoying an afternoon wine tasting with a plate of bruschette is the perfect way to relax after a day of cycling in Tuscany. But what exactly is bruschetta – it seems to take on many forms here in Tuscany – … Continue reading →

Posted in antipasti, garlic, Tomato, Travel, Tuscany, Uncategorized, Vegetarian, Wine | Tagged Bike and Wine tours, bruschetta, culinary bike tours, culinary bike trips, Food, Italian cuisine, Italian Food, Italiaoutdoors, italiaoutdoorsfoodandwine, Italy hiking trips, pomodoro, private bike trips, private ski trips, Recipe, tomato, Travel, Tuscany, Wine | 4 Comments

Pici Pasta from Tuscany – Fatta a Mano

by chefbikeski Posted on August 2, 2015

After a day of cycling in the hills of Tuscany, or walking through the vineyards outside of Montalcino or Montepulciano, our favorite pasta lunch is a plate of pici all’aglione. Pici is a rustic handmade pasta from Tuscany’s Val d’Orcia. … Continue reading →

Posted in garlic, Pasta, Tomato, Travel, Tuscany, Uncategorized, Vegetarian, Wine Pairings | Tagged all'aglione, Bike and Wine tours, cooking classes, Italian cuisine, Italian Food, italiaoutdoorsfoodandwine, Italy hiking trips, pici, private bike trips, private ski trips, Recipe, Travel, Tuscany, vegetarian, Wine | 3 Comments

Salsiccia e Pancetta Fresca con Fagioli

by chefbikeski Posted on October 21, 2013

During my recent trip to Umbria for our Bike the Wine Roads of Umbria tour, and a few days in Tuscany afterward, I saw this dish on many a menu. It features two of Umbria’s favorite products, beans and sausage. … Continue reading →

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Brasato di Maiale con Fagioli – Braised Pork with Beans

by chefbikeski Posted on September 16, 2013

The regions of Tuscany and Umbria are considered the “Heart of Italy”, lying as they do in the geographic middle of the country. Adjacent to each other, their cuisines are quite similar. Simple, country cooking; not a lot of ingredients. … 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 →

Posted in Soups, Tomato, Travel, Tuscany, Umbria, Uncategorized, Vegetarian | Tagged Bike and Wine tours, cook, Cooking, cooking classes, culinary bike tours, culinary bike trips, Fitness, Food, Italian cuisine, Italian Food, Italiaoutdoors, italiaoutdoorsfoodandwine, pappa al pomodoro, private bike trips, private ski trips, Recipe, Soup, tomato, Travel, Tuscany, vegetarian | 1 Comment

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Tag Archives: Tuscany

Secrets Behind a Great Bruschetta

Pici Pasta from Tuscany – Fatta a Mano

Salsiccia e Pancetta Fresca con Fagioli

Brasato di Maiale con Fagioli – Braised Pork with Beans

Pappa al Pomodoro

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