Tag Archives: Italy

Tagliatelle di Grano Arso con Spinaci, Gambero e Mille Fagioli

by chefbikeski Posted on March 31, 2014

Recently, we led a private group on a gourmet Dolomites ski holiday, spending a fantastic week skiing and dining in lovely Cortina. While visiting the slopes at Alta Badia,  we came across a local recipe book featuring recipes from the … Continue reading →

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Orecchiette con Salsiccia, Cavoli Rapa e Pignoli – and 4 Easy Tips for a Great Pasta Dish

by chefbikeski Posted on February 24, 2014

As a ski instructor, a busy winter vacation week doesn’t leave much time or energy for elaborate dinners. So this past week, dinners were quick and easy. Luckily, Italy serves up many deliciously simple pasta recipes which can be prepared … Continue reading →

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Torta al Miele, Nocciola e Limone

by chefbikeski Posted on January 22, 2014

When I indulge in dessert, I prefer simple sweets. On our ski tours in Italy, I sample the apple strudel at every restaurant we visit, usually with a glass of grappa. On our cycling tours, a simple cake or a … Continue reading →

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Finocchi con Arance, Melagrana e Noci – Fennel with Orange, Pomegranate and Walnuts

by chefbikeski Posted on January 6, 2014

After the elaborate meals of the holidays, I find lighter fare refreshing. Here is an elegant salad, amazingly simple, requiring only a few wonderful ingredients found throughout Italy during the winter season. We see fennel and pomegranate growing by the … Continue reading →

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Italian Wines versus California Wines – What Makes Them Different?

by chefbikeski Posted on December 29, 2013

This subject comes up quite often during our Bike the Wine Roads tours through Italy. Usually as we are enjoying a glass of a little-known Italian varietal at a family winery, where they have been producing wine for generations. Why … Continue reading →

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