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Christmas Cookies – Holiday Treats Inspired by our Italy Adventures

by chefbikeski Posted on December 21, 2015

Our Italiaoutdoors cycling and hiking tours bring us to many regions in Italy, each with its own unique culinary and holiday traditions. Here are a few Christmas cookie recipes I’ve developed over the years to recapture the flavors of my … 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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Christmas Cookie Ornaments – Almond Shortbread Cookies

by chefbikeski Posted on December 2, 2012

All across my travels in Italy, I see breads and sweets designed to please the eye as well as the palate. From the intricate marzipan of Sicily to the care the gelato vendors in Sirmione take to display their wares … Continue reading →

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Chocolate Chip Oatmeal Power Cookie

by chefbikeski Posted on August 10, 2011

Last weekend I took part in an unbelievably inspiring event – the Pan-Mass Challenge. It is a 190-mile, 2 day bike ride that raises funds for cancer research at Dana Farber. I was a member of Team Rialto, a group … Continue reading →

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