Category Archives: Fitness

Touring Bardolino and Wineries

by chefbikeski Posted on June 26, 2011

Late afternoon of June 22 my destination was Bardolino. I had got a reasonable lay of the land in the Valpolicella region; Bardolino is just west of Valpolicella, on the shores of Lago di Garda. A very interesting contrast here … Continue reading →

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Touring Valpolicella Wineries

by chefbikeski Posted on June 25, 2011

Today is a full day – I have a list of vineyards to visit for our upcoming Italiaoutdoors Bike the Wine Roads of the Veneto adventure, many more than I know I can cover in one day. Touring like this … Continue reading →

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Grilled Soft Shell Crabs with Spring Onions and Chive Garlic Scape Mayonnaise

by chefbikeski Posted on June 18, 2011

Soft shell crabs with Spring Onion and Chive Garlic Scape Mayonnaise – recipes inspired by our culinary bike, hike and ski trips to Italy; called moleche in the Veneto Continue reading →

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Gnocchi Crocconti di Sauris

by chefbikeski Posted on June 1, 2011

Previously, I’ve covered several gnocchi recipes in my posts, from a potato gnocchi to a buckwheat squash version. It’s a food common to all the regions we visit with Italiaoutdoors, and there are so many different and interesting preparations. From … Continue reading →

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Arrosto con Bacche di Ginepro e Foglie di Alloro (Roast Pork with Juniper Berries and Bay)

by chefbikeski Posted on May 29, 2011

Emilia-Romagna is one of the four regions in Northeastern Italy we visit during our culinary biking and walking tours. Located on the fertile southern bank of the Po River, this region is home to some of Italy’s most famous specialties: … Continue reading →

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