Aftermath of the Tour. Cavendish on the podium
and Voekler
and Voekler
and wiggins
and two very tired spectators. We caught the metro back to the hotel, had dinner there and were asleep by 9.30
Monday morning. Paris does have a beach
A beautiful Swan
Lunch in Les Halles. Cathy discovered a restaurant serving food from the Aveyron, which offered ....
... ALIGOT!!!
Delicious.
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ReplyDeleteWhat in God's name is an Aligot.
Don't worry it's this
Aligot is a dish traditionally made in L'Aubrac (Aveyron, Cantal, Lozère, Midi-Pyrénées) region in southern Massif Central of France made from melted cheese blended into mashed potatoes, often with some garlic.[1] This fondue-like dish from the Aveyron department is a common sight in Auvergne restaurants.
Traditionally made with the Tomme de Laguiole or Tomme d'Auvergne cheese, aligot is a French country speciality highly appreciated in the local gastronomy with Toulouse sausages or roast pork.[2] Other cheeses are used in place of Tomme, including mozzarella and cantal.[3] The Laguiole cheese imparts a nutty flavour.
Aligot is made from mashed potatoes blended with butter, cream, crushed garlic, and the melted cheese. The dish is ready when it develops a smooth, elastic texture. While recipes vary, the Larousse Gastronomique[1] gives the recipe as 1 kg [4] potatoes, 500 g tomme fraîche, Laguiole, or Cantal cheese, 2 garlic cloves, 30 g butter, salt, pepper.
This dish was originally made using bread by monks, who prepared it for the pilgrims on the way to Santiago de Compostela who stopped for a night in that region.[2] Potatoes were substituted after their introduction to France. Today, it is enjoyed for village gatherings and celebrations as a main dish. Aligot is still cooked by hand in Aveyron, at home as well as in street markets.[2] Aligot is traditionally served with Auvergne red wine.