Category Archives: Lugana

Spiedini di Seppie e Finocchi – Squid Skewers with Fennel and Citrus

Anticipating our upcoming Bike the Wine Roads of Umbria cycling tour, I am reading a new book on this lovely region, “Umbria: A Cultural History” by Jonathan Boardman. A very readable overview of the fascinating culture and history of the … Continue reading

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Pesce Agli Agrumi – Fish with Citrus

Lago di Garda, the largest lake in Italy, is located in Northeastern Italy between Milan and Venice. Three regions border this lake which we visit on our Italiaoutdoors Food and Wine bike tours – the Veneto on the west, Trentino … Continue reading

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Grilled Trout with Pea Pesto

Most Americans today are familiar with pesto, which is a sauce that originated in Genoa in the Liguria region of northern Italy. The traditional pesto, often called pesto alla genovese, consisted of basil, crushed garlic, grated cheese (parmigiano-reggiano and/or pecorino), … Continue reading

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