Tag Archives: Wine

Spiedini di Seppie e Finocchi – Squid Skewers with Fennel and Citrus

Anticipating our upcoming Bike the Wine Roads of Umbria cycling tour, I am reading a new book on this lovely region, “Umbria: A Cultural History” by Jonathan Boardman. A very readable overview of the fascinating culture and history of the … Continue reading

Posted in fennel, Fish, Gluten Free, Lugana, Squid, Travel, Uncategorized | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Risotto with Zucchini, Squash Blossoms and Prosecco

Summer is here, and zucchini is at every stall in my local farmer’s market and farm stand. But where, I wonder, are the blossoms? In Italy, these are as prevalent and the squash itself, but I can’t find them here. … Continue reading

Posted in prosecco, Risotto, Travel, Tuscany, Uncategorized, Vegetables, Vegetarian, Veneto Food | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Lessons on Amarone – with Lucia Rinaldi of Villa Monteleone

Our last Italiaoutdoors Food and Wine custom bike trip to Italy included a visit to an Amarone producer. Our clients were big fans of Amarone, and I wanted to take them someplace special. I didn’t want a large, well-known producer … Continue reading

Posted in Amarone, Uncategorized, Valpolicella, Wine Pairings | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | 4 Comments

A Very Special Day on Our Prosecco Wine Tour – Col del Lupo

A highlight of our Bike the Prosecco Wine Roads tour is a visit to a Prosecco producer. Just getting there is a pleasure. To quote a guest, “This is the most beautiful bike ride I’ve ever done.” We tackle a … Continue reading

Posted in Fitness, Prosecco, Travel, Uncategorized, Wine | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Torta al Vino Rosso con Fregola – Red Wine Chocolate Cake with Strawberries

This recipe was recently featured in an article in La Cucina Italiana magazine, entitled Italy’s Best Desserts. The author is Francine Segan, a food historian and the author of a new book, Dolci: Italy’s Sweets. I loved the article, Francine … Continue reading

Posted in Baking, Dessert, Emilia Romagna, Uncategorized, Wine Pairings | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | 2 Comments