Tag Archives: piedmont

Gnocchi di Ricotta e Barbabietole – Beet and Ricotta Gnocchi

by chefbikeski Posted on January 27, 2019

One pasta dish we find no matter where we travel in Italy on our Italiaoutdoors Food and Wine tours – from the Dolomites to Venice, Tuscany to Piedmont to the Amalfi Coast -is gnocchi. Is gnocchi pasta? It is the … Continue reading →

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Brasato di Coda di Bue al Barbera – Braised Oxtail in Barbera

by chefbikeski Posted on January 6, 2019

Here’s a dish we see no matter where in Italy our Italiaoutdoors private tours take us – braised beef with Brunello in Tuscany, braised beef with Amarone in the Veneto, and braised in Barolo in Piedmont. A perfect dish for … Continue reading →

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Walk and Wine – Castello di Neive

by chefbikeski Posted on July 27, 2018

As I spend a delightful spring afternoon strolling through the picturesque quiet streets of Neive, admiring 13th century villas and charming churches, watching local families enjoy tasty-looking outdoor lunches at quaint trattorie, I keep an eye out in the distance … Continue reading →

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Walk and Wine in Italy – The Terroir of Barbaresco

by chefbikeski Posted on July 18, 2018

Piedmont’s Langhe area is renowned for its picturesque rolling hills and world class red wines, earning UNESCO recognition for both their natural beauty as well as distinguished wine tradition. While Barolo is typically the main attraction, we begin our Piedmont … Continue reading →

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Bagna Cauda – A Hot Dipping Sauce from Piedmont

by chefbikeski Posted on March 19, 2018

One of the signature dishes of native Piedmontese cuisine is Bagna Cauda. The origins of this classic dish date back all the way to the 16th century, and we will still see it as a staple on the menu during … Continue reading →

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