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. …
Italy is a country that is renowned for many things, and one of these is their superb variety of wines throughout each region. When we are on our Italian cycling tours, our ethos is all about immersion; eating and drinking what is local, and trying a variety of drinks to give you a superb ‘taste …
Our top 10 Favourite Italian Wines on Tour in 2020 Read More »
Puglia is an ancient land. Mostly flat, dry and hot, it is abundant with fruit trees, vegetable produce and vines, and has a long and deep story. The Greeks and the Romans have left their mark on the land, as have others throughout the centuries, however for us, Puglia’s beauty is in the warmth of …
Procida is a very small island in the Bay of Naples, along with the more famous and visited islands of Capri and Ischia, and as is often described, is a little hidden gem. Most often visited as a day trip from Naples, we believe to get under the skin of this very ‘lived-in’ island of …
7 days in Napoli and Procida; Our Highlights (Part 2) Read More »
Napoli is one of the most historic, yet divisive cities in Italy. Possibly best known for its pizza, football passion and grungy ‘pick-pocketing’ streets, a recent visit to this ancient city saw us in no time moving beyond its alleged ‘bad side’ to discover some of its true beauty and character. When teamed with a …
7 days in Napoli and Procida: Our Highlights (Part 1) Read More »
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