Tag Archives: cooking classes

Focaccia con Zucca e Salvia – Pumpkin and Sage Focaccia

by chefbikeski Posted on November 11, 2018

Who doesn’t love focaccia? A leavened flat bread with seemingly unlimited variations, everyone can find a favorite. This version, topped with squash or pumpkin and sage is perfect for an autumn dinner, or to bring a bit of Italy to … Continue reading →

Posted in Baking, Liguria, Pumpkin, squash, Travel, Uncategorized | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | 5 Comments

Aceto Balsamico Tradizionale – The Real Deal Balsamic Vinegar

by chefbikeski Posted on April 17, 2018

  Balsamic vinegar is one of Italy’s best-known contributions to the culinary world, and is now a basic condiment found in many kitchens here in the US. It is common all over Italy, we find it at every table in … Continue reading →

Posted in Emilia Romagna, Travel, Uncategorized | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | 2 Comments

Prosciutto di Parma – the King of Hams

by chefbikeski Posted on April 4, 2018

The region of Emilia-Romagna is arguably one of Italy’s best for gourmets, producing some of the most recognizable foods of Italy, from Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese to Prosciutto di Parma to authentic Balsamic Vinegar. So how to follow the King of Cheeses? … Continue reading →

Posted in antipasti, Travel, Uncategorized | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Parmigiano-Reggiano – The King of Cheeses

by chefbikeski Posted on March 26, 2018

One of the most recognized food products of Italy is the internationally acclaimed Pamiggiano-Reggiano cheese. During our private walking tours of Italy, I introduce the local gourmet products to our guests. In Italy, the identity of these amazing products is … Continue reading →

Posted in Cheeses, Emilia Romagna, Uncategorized | Tagged , , , , , , , , , | 4 Comments

The Artichoke from Piedmont – Cardoons

by chefbikeski Posted on March 7, 2018

During our autumn Barolo Walk and Wine walking tour in Piedmont, we not only experience the grape harvest for the prized Barolo wines, we get to enjoy some of Piedmont’s distinctive culinary treasures as well. In autumn in Piedmont you … Continue reading →

Posted in antipasti, Piedmont, Travel, Uncategorized, Vegetables, Vegetarian, Wine Pairings | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , | 2 Comments