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Patate di Cetica su Letto di Asparagi e Fonduta di Pecorino – Potatoes with Asparagus and Pecorino Fondue

by chefbikeski Posted on June 3, 2017

Come fall, we will be leading a private cycling tour in Tuscany, traveling from Arezzo to Montepulciano to Montalcino. My colleague Vernon customizes the routes, so our guests can enjoy those classic Tuscan views on their way to a great … Continue reading →

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Seppie Aromatizzate al Finocchio – Squid with Fennel Cream

by chefbikeski Posted on April 11, 2017

Our private walking tours through the Veneto region of Italy allow us to experience the wide range of cuisine found in this region. We often begin in Venice, with its amazing diversity of seafood available at the Rialto market. Fresh … Continue reading →

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Polenta al Forno con Asiago Fresco e Funghi – Baked Polenta with Cheese and Mushrooms

by chefbikeski Posted on March 30, 2017

As we explore the Veneto on our Italy walking tours, we see many a corn field, but very rarely fresh corn on the menu; the corn grown here is destined to be dried and ground, and used year round in … Continue reading →

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Sformato di Fiolaro e Scampi – Fiolaro Broccoli Flan with Shrimp

by chefbikeski Posted on March 5, 2017

There are countless local varieties of plants that are incorporated into the traditional cuisine and wines of Italy. Due to Italy’s unique geography, these particular species have been isolated to a small area, and may only be found and used … Continue reading →

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Risotto con Zucca e Salsiccia – Risotto with Pumpkin and Sausage

by chefbikeski Posted on February 10, 2017

Exploring the countryside of Northern Italy during our walking and cycling tours we find ourselves on one of the only flat plains in this otherwise mountainous country. Here in the marshy areas of the Po River Valley, rice found a … Continue reading →

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