Tag Archives: Veneto

Trout with Grappa and Almonds

by chefbikeski Posted on April 22, 2011

The freshwater lakes of Trentino and Friuli-Venezia Giulia abound with many varieties of trout. The northern provinces of Friuli not only produce more trout than any other region of Italy, they also consume more of it than any other region. … Continue reading →

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Crostini with Pea Pesto, Radicchio, Pea Tendrils and Pistachios

by chefbikeski Posted on April 16, 2011

Trying to maintain a food blog while you are on the road is a challenge! I am writing this from Colorado, where I am skiing with my two sons for a couple of days. So my quick post from here … Continue reading →

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Penne with Peas, Bacon, Ricotta and Mint

by chefbikeski Posted on April 10, 2011

The Colli Berici (Berici Hills) are located in the Veneto region of Italy, south of Vicenza. Here, in the spring, one finds a local variety of peas that have been highly prized by the residents for centuries. Introduce by the … Continue reading →

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Orzotto con Funghi e Rucola

by chefbikeski Posted on March 20, 2011

Northern Italy is well-known for its wide variety of risotto dishes made from the wonderful indigenous rices. But we can apply the same techniques to other grains, many of which are nutritionally superior to rice. In Italian, barley is “orzo”, … Continue reading →

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Colli Berici DOC Wines – our next stop, with Chef Susan Regis!

by chefbikeski Posted on March 15, 2011

Located in the rolling volcanic hills just south of Vicenza, the Colli Berici DOC has been in the business of producing wines for thousands of years, but remains unfamiliar to many outside of the Veneto region. Traces of grape cultivation … Continue reading →

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