About chefbikeski
Culinary Director and Owner of Italiaoutdoors Food and Wine. Creator of uniquely personalized tours in Italy. Small groups, owner/expert led, customized to your desires, your budget. We personally design and lead each and every tour ourselves, to deliver the best in personalized service.
We referred to this as “white gazpacho” when we served this during our South America Uncorked evening. But in South America, Ajo Blanco is the cooler, sophisticated older cousin of the famous red tomato soup we all know and love. … Continue reading →
Chimichurri is the vibrant, punchy heart of the South American barbecue tradition asado, serving as the indispensable partner to grilled meats from the Argentine pampas to the churrascarias of Brazil. This uncooked sauce is a bold emulsion of finely chopped … Continue reading →
A recent trip to Italy ended in Rome, which I hadn’t visited in many years. I indulged in pasta, pasta and pasta, as there are several pasta dishes that appear on most Roman menus, and the local chefs pride themselves … Continue reading →
A super-drinkable cocktail for your next aperitivo. Continue reading →
We are eagerly anticipating our return to Italy this fall with our Italiaoutdoors Food and Wine tours. In October we are leading a private group on a Barolo Walk and Wine tour in the spectacular Piedmont region. A week devoted … Continue reading →