Category Archives: Veneto Food

My Favorite Lunch in Venice – Spaghetti di Nero

by chefbikeski Posted on February 15, 2015

Venice is perhaps Italy’s most extraordinary city – a city of elegant palazzos, palaces, theaters and markets surprisingly situated in the middle of a lagoon, connected by a maze of canals and bridges. Guests on our Veneto cycling tours often … Continue reading →

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Frittelle al Radicchio Rosso di Treviso – Radicchio Fritters

by chefbikeski Posted on February 8, 2015

Carnevale, from the Latin carne vale, meaning “farewell to meat” is one of the biggest festivals in Italy. Similar to our Mardi Gras, it marks the two to three weeks before Ash Wednesday, the beginning of the 40 days of … Continue reading →

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Strudel di Funghi – Mushroom Strudel

by chefbikeski Posted on October 20, 2014

Mushrooms are cultivated, found wild, and used in the cuisines of both Veneto and Trentino-Alto Adige. I’ve just returned from a month visiting both areas, and feasted on many seasonal dishes showcasing the local varieties. Wild mushrooms have been prized … Continue reading →

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Caponata Griglia – Grilled Caponata

by chefbikeski Posted on August 23, 2014

Caponata, a mixture of eggplant, tomatoes and other vegetables in an agrodolce, is a relish we see throughout Italy as we explore Italy by bike, from Sicily to the Veneto. The sweet and sour flavor combination found in agrodolce, from … Continue reading →

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Aperol Spritz

by chefbikeski Posted on August 15, 2014

Hugely popular in the Veneto, guests on our cycling and ski tours always ask about the brilliant orange drink that almost everyone seems to be enjoying in the early evening. Italians love their bitter liquors, with Aperol, Campari, Cynar, and … Continue reading →

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