We recently had our annual weekend of making salami and capocollo with Nancy’s cousins. This is always a great way to spend a winter weekend; not only do you get to partake in a tradition, but you get to produce something that is hand made and chemical free, while having great conversation and plenty of …
A Slice of Italy at Home with Salami Day in Melbourne Read More »
Growing up, persimmons were treasured as a delicacy in Nancy’s family home. Only in season in Australia for a very short time, and with only one tree in the family adorning the garden of her aunt and uncle’s in a neighbouring street, the first sight of persimmons in the late Autumn – early Winter was …
On our recent Daylesford tour, we made our delicious Risotto Funghi e Salsiccia al Timo or Mushroom, Sausage and Thyme Risotto. It was well received by guests; so much so that some rated it ‘the best mushroom risotto they have ever eaten’. With mushrooms in season, if you’re interested in a simple risotto packed with …
Olives and their oil have been a cornerstone of many cuisines for centuries and across many countries, including Greece, Spain and Italy. When we are running our Italian cycling tours, our non riding program often includes an olive farm visit and tasting experience, particularly on our Tour of Puglia and Tour of Tuscany while our riders …
With the usual spring time slot for the Giro d’Italia being delayed this year, the pro’s will now hit the streets of Palermo for an ITT to get Italy’s Grand Tour under way this Saturday, the 3rd of October 2020. In honour of the race, we have a program of activity through October that will …
Ride, Drink and Eat the Giro with us in October 2020 Read More »
We experience many amazing gnocchi dishes on our Italian cycling tours and so recently we decided to venture into the world of gnocchi making as part of our virtual Italian experiences enjoyed with tour guests. One of the first things you realise when you decide to make gnocchi is just how variable the recipes are. …
Our Top 7 Gnocchi Tips. What they often don’t tell you in the recipe books. Read More »
At Tuscan gatherings of family and friends, antipasto is almost always served at the start of a meal, with a collection of plates and platters of varying tastes presented in the middle of the table. Always a celebration of seasonal produce, the dishes vary from season to season, with a couple remaining constant throughout the …
Antipasto Toscano; a cooking celebration of the seasons Read More »
Through the month of May, we shared a range of Puglian recipes and cooking experiences with tour guests as part of our Virtual Tour of Puglia. It was a lot of fun and kept spirits alive through lockdown. Given how much we love la cucina povera di Puglia, we stuck with cooking the classics to …
This is the first in a series of blogs over the coming months that will highlight some of the different wines and cuisines across the regions we traverse on our Italian cycling tours, starting with Puglia. For the month of May 2020, we are running our Virtual Tour of Puglia, which includes shared rides and …
Food is a big part of our lives, and this not only includes the pleasurable eating component, but also the rewarding elements of growing, preserving and cooking great food. We have vegetable and herb gardens in Australia and Italy, and love nothing more than picking fresh food from the garden to use in our cooking. …
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