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Insalata di Cavolo Nero, Mele, Noce e Speck

In the mood for a hearty winter salad, the flavor combinations here came to me one night as I drifted off to sleep after spending a day researching the foods of Trentino-Alto Adige for our upcoming custom cycling tours through … Continue reading

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Roasted Squash and Apple Salad

The holidays are over, and the internet and media are now focused on New Year’s resolutions, particularly those that involve healthy lifestyle and weight loss. Like everyone, I overindulge a bit during the holiday festivities. My body is telling me … Continue reading

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Easy Apple Strudel – Strudel alle Mele del Sudtirolo

I am a huge fan of fruit desserts, as is the rest of my family. So when in Trentino-Alto Adige for biking, skiing, hiking or just exploring for our tours, I order the fruit dessert that is found on just … Continue reading

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Torta con le Mele – Apple Cake from Northern Italy

Italy is the world’s sixth largest producer of apples, and Europe’s second, with 2.2 million tons produced each year. Golden Delicious is the second most cultivated apple variety globally and the first in Trentino, where around ten thousand hectares are … Continue reading

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Insalata con Marroni, Mele e Melagrana – Salad with Chestnuts, Apples and Pomegranate

Chestnuts are found throughout Italy, and have been a staple of their cuisine for thousands of years. Mentioned in writings from Homer and Pliny, they were cultivated throughout the region by the Middle Ages, especially in the mountainous areas where … Continue reading

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