Tag Archives: Northern Italy

Pizza Dough with Susan Regis

by chefbikeski Posted on July 10, 2011

When deciding on our menu for our last Italiaoutdoors Chefs on Bikes trip with our Master Guest Chef Susan Regis, pizza was the first to be added. Although not a traditional dish of Northeastern Italy, it is commonly found all … Continue reading →

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Rain delay, and final night feast – thank you Susan Regis!

by chefbikeski Posted on July 4, 2011

Torrential downpours overnight made for wet roads in the morning at our scheduled departure time of 9am. The skies still appeared threatening, and some occasional drips were coming down. But our trips always allow for a bit of flexibility, so … Continue reading →

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Bassano del Grappa

by chefbikeski Posted on July 3, 2011

Today we decided to take a break from the kitchen altogether, and do a longer and more leisurely ride. Our destination today is the beautiful city of Bassano del Grappa, known for white asparagus in the spring, the beautiful Ponte … Continue reading →

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Vicenza, City of Palladio

by chefbikeski Posted on July 2, 2011

A shorter ride today, our destination being downtown Vicenza. We are staying just to the south of this beautiful city, in the Berici Hills. Our locanda is situated in a picturesque location, but its panoramic view means we have a … Continue reading →

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Biking the Colli Berici with Susan Regis

by chefbikeski Posted on June 28, 2011

Today our first ride – a day to get acclimated to our new bikes and our surrounding here in the beautiful Berici Hills. No better way than to try out a few rolling hills along the spine of the Berici, … Continue reading →

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