Tag Archives: lombardia

Risotto alla Milanese

by chefbikeski Posted on December 5, 2014

My last post was on the classic dish from Milan, Ossobuco alla Milanese. The obvious follow-on is its time-honored accompaniment, Risotto alla Milanese. Risotto dishes have graced the tables of Northeastern Italy for centuries, as the special plump short grained … Continue reading →

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Cassoeula – Braised Pork and Cabbage from Lombardia

by chefbikeski Posted on November 18, 2014

The region of Lombardia lies in northern Italy, sharing a border with Switzerland to the north, Piedmont to the west, the Veneto and Trentino-Alto Adige to the east, and Emilia-Romagna to the south. We are designing a private cycling tour … Continue reading →

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Rediscover Lambrusco – Not the wine you remember!

by chefbikeski Posted on August 21, 2012

My first introduction to Lambrusco was early on in my wine drinking days – the ‘infamous’ sweet Riunite sparkling wines that we all found very drinkable when we first began indulging (usually a bit too much) in alcoholic beverages. With … Continue reading →

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