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Semifreddo di Nocciole con Salsa di Pesche

by chefbikeski Posted on August 19, 2017

One of the many benefits of an active holiday, like our Italy cycling tours or walking adventures, is the ability to indulge guilt-free in dessert at the end of our meal. Often we cannot decide which wonderful treat to order, … Continue reading →

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Torta al Miele, Nocciola e Limone

by chefbikeski Posted on January 22, 2014

When I indulge in dessert, I prefer simple sweets. On our ski tours in Italy, I sample the apple strudel at every restaurant we visit, usually with a glass of grappa. On our cycling tours, a simple cake or a … Continue reading →

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Rack of Lamb with Hazelnut Crust and Cherries

by chefbikeski Posted on November 11, 2010

Two years ago I began teaching myself the basics of home canning, as part of my continuing effort to eat as ‘locally’ as possible. My freezer was filling up quickly with frozen fruit of all sorts – strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, … Continue reading →

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