Category: Savoie

Austria, For Foodies, Nerello Mascalese, New Orleans, Savoie, Sicily, Uncategorized

It’s Mardi Gras: Laissez Les Bons Temps Rouler!

I can’t believe we’re heading into the last week of February.  I mean, didn’t we just put away the party hats and noisemakers with which we raucously welcomed 2017?  Well, I hope you remember where you stored them because Tuesday is Mardi Gras, every penitent partier’s last chance for debauchery before the Lenten season begins.  Come Wednesday morning, we’re supposed to turn our thoughts to … Continue reading It’s Mardi Gras: Laissez Les Bons Temps Rouler!

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France, Recipes, Savoie, Tour de France by the Glass, Uncategorized

Tour de France by the Glass 2016: Stage Nineteen, Albertville to Saint-Gervais/Mont Blanc

Only three days to go until glorious Paris!  And from where things stand before Friday’s race to Mont Blanc, it looks like Chris Froome is destined to repeat as Tour champion.  But the battle for the other podium places will be hotly contested, with Richie Porte moving quickly up the ranks.  While no one seems likely to challenge Froome for the yellow jersey, second and … Continue reading Tour de France by the Glass 2016: Stage Nineteen, Albertville to Saint-Gervais/Mont Blanc

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Tour de France by the Glass 2016: Stage Eighteen (Turkey-Leg Time Trial)

Sallanches to Megève Thursday’s  Race Profile Yes, we just had a time trial in Stage Thirteen.  But this one is a MOUNTAIN time trial!  Usually a TT course is flat; the challenge comes in riding alone and maintaining your fastest pace without any support.  Harder than it sounds, I assure you.  But Tour organizers have thrown a nasty twist into the race this year.  Look … Continue reading Tour de France by the Glass 2016: Stage Eighteen (Turkey-Leg Time Trial)

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