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Biscotti di Marroni – Chestnut Biscotti

Chestnuts are found throughout Italy, and have been a staple of their cuisine for thousands of years. This past October I spent a week exploring venues for our Bike the Wine Roads of Trentino-Alto Adige bike tour, and chestnuts were … Continue reading

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Semifreddo di Cioccolato

I’ve enjoyed some wonderful and not so wonderful versions of this dessert in Italy. One of the best versions was at Pulierin Enotavola at Contra Soarda in Bassano del Grappa – a favorite stop on our Bike the Amarone Wine … Continue reading

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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

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Panpepato – A Spicy, Chocolaty Italian Fruitcake

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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