A Journey in search of Meat Products. Fun and unusual ways of preparing Meat with a few Vegetables now and then.
Sunday, July 28, 2024
SO BLOODY GOOD
Sunday, July 21, 2024
The Finale…….Tour de France…….21 Days of racing & snacks
I hope you have enjoyed 21 days of racing & snacks as much as I have. I have saved the best snack for this last day. The race is over but the snacks continue. I will be moving on to 18 days of snacks with the Olympics. You dear readers will be on your own for that event.
The Race
We end the race with a 33.6KM time trial. The trial will
start in Monaco and end in Nice. The Tour de France barring a crash will be won
by Tadej Pogcar. He has been very dominant and deserving of the Yellow Jersey.
The Snack
Fruitcake, fruitcake, fruitcake, everybody loves fruitcake.
This cake is moist, sweet and chock full of pecans from Berdoll Pecan co. It
does not get any better than this.
Saturday, July 20, 2024
Day 20……Tour de France……..21 days of racing & snacks
The Race
Nice to Col de la Couillole is a 132.8KM alpine route. There
is lots of climbing on this stage before the final day.
The Snack
Peanut butter squares from Southern Supreme Fruitcake &
More co. is on the plate today. This is a sweet crunchy peanut buttery brittle type snack. It
is scrumptious.
Friday, July 19, 2024
Day 19…..Tour de France…..21 days of racing & snacks
The Race
This is the Alps, some of France’s highest roads. Today we
race from Embrun and travel 144.8KM to Isola 2000. This will be an exhausting mountain stage and
will be decisive for the leaders.
The Snack
Ruffles with sour cream and bacon; this snack is so good it
is outlawed in the United States. Maybe it is not illegal but it is only
available in Canada. My Amazon driver smuggled me a coveted bag. This chip has
so many good things going for it. Trust me, it is worth the risk.
Thursday, July 18, 2024
Day 18…..Tour de France……..21 days of racing & snacks
The Race
Gap to Barcelonnettee is a 178.8KM course the racers will
traverse. This will be a scenic sucession of small climbs going by Lake Serre.
Look for the break-away specialists to be triumphant.
The Snack
I do like my bacon & peppers and this snack is a
combination of both. Terrapin Ridge Farms makes a fantastic lip smackin bacon
pepper dip with real bacon. It has roasted tomatoes, pepper puree and of course
real bacon. This is a great snack right out of the jar or possibly with some
cream cheese and crackers.
Wednesday, July 17, 2024
Day 17…..Tour de France……..21 days of racing & snacks
The Race
Say three times really fast Saint-Paul-Trois-Chateaux to
Superdevoluy and you have said the 177.8KM route of today’s stage. It is
predicted the break-away has a good chance today.
The Snack
Pocky Almond Crunch are chocolate crème covered biscuit sticks.
I call them delicious.
Tuesday, July 16, 2024
Day 16……..Tour de France………..21 days of racing & snacks
The Race
Today is a 188.6KM race from Gruisssan to Nimes. The race will travel through some wine growing regions. If the wind cooperates this could be one of the last chances for the Sprinters.
The Snack
Milk chocolate red velvet cherries make for a fun and tasty snack today. These are dried cherries with a chocolate coating; Yummy
Monday, July 15, 2024
Sunday, July 14, 2024
Day 15……Tour de France……….21 days of racing & snacks
The Race
Loudenviell is the start and 197.7KM later is the finish in Plateau de Beille. We are racing in the mountains and today is described as explosive. This is an epic battle for the overall classification.
The Snack
Here is an unusual and quite good hot mustard flavored snack. You heard me right; hot mustard. Unfortunately there is no heat that I noticed. Even though, it still has all the right moves of salty, a little oily, crunchy, a touch of sweetness and mustard flavor. I bet you can’t eat just one.
Saturday, July 13, 2024
Day 14…….Tour de France……21 days of racing & snacks
The Race
Pau to Saint-Lary-Soulan Pla d’Adet are some funny sounding
Frenchy names but this is our start and finish of a 151.KM stage. This is the beginning
of the majestic Pyrenees Mountains. There will be 4000m of vertical climbing
today. This will be a test of the race leaders.
The Snack
Who doesn’t love a
maple bar? This is Ms. Goofy’s
favorite. I prefer maple old fashioned myself.
Friday, July 12, 2024
Day 13……..Tour de France……..21 days of racing & snacks
The Race
Agen to Pau is a 165.3 route. There will be leg breaking climbs in the Pyrenean foothills and possibly a break a way group will be victorious.
The Snack
Figs preserved in balsamic vinegar are on the spoon today. This is a sort of jam but not really. The figs have a jam like texture and are sweet. The vinegar adds a different twist with a tartness and freshness that will perk your taste buds. This is very unique.
Biniam Girmay is getting an extra special shout out today for dominating the sprint portion of the Tour. He won yesterday and also won two other sprint stages. Winning three stages in the Tour is an elite accomplishment. He is exciting to watch and will be a force in future sprint stages. He also has the distinction of being the first black man to ever win a stage in the Tour de France. Biniam Girmay Hailu is from East Africa in a country called Eritrea. He currently rides for UCI World Team Intermarché–Wanty. Congratulations Biniam and thanks for making the Tour exciting.
Thursday, July 11, 2024
Day 12………Tour de France……..21 days of racing & snacks
The Race
Yesterday was an exciting day with the race leaders battling
it out at the finish line. Today starts in Aurillac and travels 202.6KM to
Villeneuve-sur-Lot. It is a scenic route that will most likely end in a sprint.
The Snack
Today’s snack of a seed/oat bar is not the most exciting. It
has a lot of crunchy chewy things with a hint of chocolate. It will suffice if
you have nothing else.
Wednesday, July 10, 2024
Day 11…….Tour de France……….21 Days of racing & snacks
The Race
Evaux-les-Bains to Le
Lioran is a hilly 211KM route. This stage will keep the G.C. riders on their
toes. Be prepared for some attacks up and down these mountains.
The Snack
Dark chocolate covered pistachios may look like Fluffy the
Rabbit left you a present but they are fantastic. You may eat the whole bag.
Tuesday, July 9, 2024
Day 10……..Tour de France…….21 Days of racing & snacks
The Race
Today is a flat route that is 187.3KM long from Orleans to
Saint-Amand-Montrond. The wind will be a big part of this race. If it is windy
it creates panic and turmoil in the peloton. No wind will guarantee a sprint
finish.
The Snack
Sweet habanero pecans from Berdoll are on the plate today.
Do not fall off your bike with the word habanero in the description. They are
sweet as promised but the habanero flavor and heat are hiding somewhere.
Monday, July 8, 2024
Day of Rest
The Tour has taken Monday off to rest rehydrate and possibly have some recommended snacks. Stay tuned, we will be back tomorrow with 21 Days of racing & snacks.
Sunday, July 7, 2024
Day 9…….Tour de France……………21 Days of racing & snacks
The Race
Hold on to your hats we are going on a wild gravel ride This course is 199KM long from Troyes ending back in Troyes. What makes this stage so exciting and new is the bikes are leaving the flat hard top and racing on some gravel roads. This should be fast and wild.
The Snack
We are going to introduce you to a new and fun snack called Inner Peas. This is a baked pea and rice flour product. They are actually pretty good. They are light and airy with a slight vegetable/pea flavor. They are not overly oily or salty and I really enjoyed them. My apologies in advance for the next statement; How about putting them in the blender. Just imagine Whirled Inner Peas………..your welcome.
Saturday, July 6, 2024
Day 8……..Tour de France……..21 days of racing & snacks
The Race
Semur-en Auxois to Colombey-le Deux-Eglises is a 183.4KM route that is described as a leg breaker in its first section. The finish should favor a powerful sprinter.
The Snack
Habanero BBQ Almonds are so lip smackin good. They are salty sweet crunchy and with a little hint of heat. Don’t let the habanero pepper scare you. This heat level has been turned down to appeal to the masses.
Friday, July 5, 2024
Day 7…….Tour de France………21 Days of racing & snacks
The Race
Today is the first time trial. The racers compete individually
on a set course. This is a 25.3KM ride starting in Nuits-Saint –Georges ending
in Gevrey-Chamberlin. The time trial in not as viewer exciting as other stages but
is a crucial part of the race and lots of time can be gained or lost.
The Snack
California tree ripe
peaches are some of the best in the world. This is a refreshing and good for
you snack.
Thursday, July 4, 2024
Day 6……Tour de France………….21 Days of racing & snacks
The Race
Macon is the start of the stage and races 163.5KM to Dijon for the finish. This is another flat stage that should favor the sprinters. The “Manx Missile “Mark Cavendish, yesterday broke the record of 35 stage wins. This is an great accomplishment in the world of cycling; Congratulations
The Snack
Bacon Cheddar Crisps had so much promise and failed on so many levels. If you like cardboard texture with total lack of flavor with absolutely no hint of bacon this snack may be for you. This product should be charged with a crime using Bacon in its title.
Wednesday, July 3, 2024
Day 5……Tour de France………….21 Days of racing & snacks
The Race
A 177.4KM ride from St Jean de Maurienne to St Vulbas Plaine de I’Ain is a mouthful to say. It is a fairly flat route and should work well for the sprinters.
The Snack
Virginia salted peanuts are very addicting. They are crunchy, salty and just plain yummynoodles.
Monday, July 1, 2024
Day 4……TOUR DE FRANCE…………21 Days of Racing & Snacks
The Race
We arrive in Pinerolo France to attack the Galibier Mountain (2,642m). The race is 139.6KM and ends in Valloire. This is the first big test for the General Classification riders (GC).
The Snack
Crispy Seaweed sounded like an interesting choice. Here is my take on this salty, slimy, funky aftertaste, and just plain nasty; NO
Day 3......TOUR DE FRANCE…………21 days of racing and snacks
The Race
Today is the longest stage at 231.KM. The race starts in
Plaisance and ends in Turin. This may be a day for the sprinters.
The Snack
Chocolate covered expresso bean will provide the jolt to
keep us on the edge of the couch. They are chocolaty good and have a caffeine
kick to boot.