Category Archives: prosecco

Welcome Susan Regis and our Bikers!

I picked up guests at the Venezia San Lucia station at 12:30, and after a short train ride and taxi, we were at our lovely locanda. We are staying at Locanda Degli Ulivi, located in the midst of an olive … Continue reading

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Pear and Grappa Crostini with Prosciutto di Sauris

A wonderful, simple crostini inspired by our culinary bike, hike and ski tours in Northern Italy Continue reading

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Prosecco – What it is, and what it is not…

  Prosecco is a wine hailing from the Veneto region in Northeastern Italy that is growing in popularity worldwide. A fresh, crisp, sparkling white wine that is the classic Italian aperitif, it is also used in the famous Bellini cocktail … Continue reading

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A Full Day: Filthly Fifties, Ski School, and a Second Risotto Class

My last Risotto cooking class was so popular, we couldn’t all fit into one evening. I scheduled a second class the following Monday for the overflow. I was reluctant to take another day off of work (if you can call … Continue reading

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Feast of Seven Fishes Christmas Eve – Part I

Italians traditionally celebrate Christmas Eve with the Feast of Seven Fishes. The choice of fish as the central theme for this menu evolves from the Catholic practice of abstaining from meat during holy days. More often observed in southern Italy … Continue reading

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