Category Archives: Christmas

Lebkuchen – Gingerbread Cookies from Sudtirol

by chefbikeski Posted on December 20, 2016

Lebkuchen is a traditional German baked Christmas treat, similar to gingerbread. It is a classic Chrismas treat in the Trentino-Alto Adige region of Italy, reflecting the area’s history as part the Austrian-Hungarian Empire until after World War I. The ancestor … Continue reading →

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Amaretti Grappa Balls – Easy, No-Bake Holiday Cookies, Italian Style

by chefbikeski Posted on December 22, 2012

Every family seems to have it’s favorite Christmas cookie recipes. We don’t have the same strong culinary traditions here in the US as we discover on our culinary biking and skiing explorations in Italy. But the one tradition I enjoyed … Continue reading →

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Panpepato – A Spicy, Chocolaty Italian Fruitcake

by chefbikeski Posted on December 15, 2012

Around the world, you will find some form of fruitcake served as a traditional holiday dish. From the UK and Canada to the Bahamas, one can find cakes made from dried or candied fruits, nuts and flour as a sweet … Continue reading →

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Christmas Lasagna – Lasagna da Fornel: Not your ordinary lasagna!

by chefbikeski Posted on December 16, 2011

Another traditional Christmas dish from Northeastern Italy intrigued me the moment I discovered it, but it is quite unexpected, and I was unsure of how it would go over with American palates. I’ve made it a couple of times now, … Continue reading →

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Warning: Bombardino May Cause an Early End to your Ski Day

by chefbikeski Posted on December 13, 2011

Bombardino is an egg nog based drink that is very popular in the cold climates, especially for those enjoying a ski holiday in Northeastern Italy. This is a perfect drink for sipping apres ski in Val Gardena, or to warm … Continue reading →

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