[LM24] Tartiflette

[GT6]

Ayse will love this

http://www.theguardian.com/lifeandst...ct-tartiflette

[Le Vieux]

Originally Posted by GT6

Ayse will love this

http://www.theguardian.com/lifeandst...ct-tartiflette

Only on 10/10ths would you find an item on Tartiflette!

Long may it continue.

[GT6]

Originally Posted by Le Vieux

Only on 10/10ths would you find an item on Tartiflette!

Long may it continue.

Well I actually saw it posted on an other forum so we are not the only ones

[vincegail]

Originally Posted by GT6

Well I actually saw it posted on an other forum so we are not the only ones

Were you getting withdrawal symptoms?

[Peat]

Tarty-what?

I've always known it as 'Sicky'.

[GT6]

Originally Posted by Peat

Tarty-what?

I've always known it as 'Sicky'.

Not had it at le mans for a few years, but on a cold night as the darkness closes in it is a wonderful way to warm up. When we first went we had no or little facilities back at camo and a hot meal was always great and the choice was limited at the circuit, I therefore have fond memories of this steaming hot stuff, In the first years there were many places to get it but in recent years there has only been one stall doing it behind the main stands.

[Peat]

I in no way dispute the deliciousness of the stuff.

My first memory of Le Mans was, in 2003, entering the circuit and popping up from the pedestrian tunnel after S/F and being immediately greeted by the big pan of it on my right. (before that area got turned into the semi-permanent 'merch-village')

I thought, "oh my god, that looks like sick!". Hours later I was tuckering down on that tasty mush, a few beers to the better.

[GT6]

I must admit on first sight you are not impressed by the huge pan of goo but it tastes a lot better than it looks and when the air temperature drops it warms you up inside a treat so for all those who have never tried it, give it a go on the saturday evening rather than the tasteless burgers or horrid chilli sausages that upset even the best constitutions

[isynge]

Is the "Chef Simon" referred to in the article actually someone we know?

[vincegail]

Originally Posted by isynge

Is the "Chef Simon" referred to in the article actually someone we know?

I hope not!

[Gingers4Justice]

Can never make my mind up if I like the stuff or not. It looks pretty grim sometimes and the smell....well, I wouldn't talk to anyone in close proximity after eating it. I wouldn't wish that on my worst enemy.

Simon's right though, it's great grub for the cold and when it's done well it can be delicious.

Might make a crack at cooking it soon.

[isynge]

Pop into Carrefour in Calais on the way down and pick up a reblochon, it'll age nicely in a warm car and get you used to that sort of scent. Tartiflette will then hold no terrors for your nose...

[claude2cv]

I will look forward to it. It is usually available at French 2CV meetings, but last time I had the opportunity to have some my gall bladder was playing up and Tartiflette is one thing to avoid with a dodgy gall bladder.

[Mal]

Originally Posted by GT6

Ayse will love this

http://www.theguardian.com/lifeandst...ct-tartiflette

Thanks have saved that and might give it a go one day.

[rblanshard]

Never heard of it, but I'll say I'll have to give tartiflette a shot if I find it. It has bacon...so, how bad can it be?

[Gingers4Justice]

Originally Posted by rblanshard

how bad can it be?

That should be a sticker issued by the Tourist Board to be placed on all the local produce in the Sarthe and Loire regions. A lot of it is delicious when you try it, but it's often better to not have its ingredients or preparation described to you first...

[batmobile]

Originally Posted by Gingers4Justice

That should be a sticker issued by the Tourist Board to be placed on all the local produce in the Sarthe and Loire regions. A lot of it is delicious when you try it, but it's often better to not have its ingredients or preparation described to you first...

Tartiflette is not a local recipe. The Tartiflette comes from the mountains' region. Potatoes, bacon, Reblochon, Onions and white wine from the Alpes called Apremont.
Once I tasted the one sold at the circuit. No thanks anymore............

[vincegail]

I am not a cookery show watcher on the TV per se, but there are some of the TV cooks I like very much. Nigella Lawson I could watch any time, but that might have not something to do with her cookery
Raymond Blanc is one of my few favourites too and I remember him making a tartiflette once. Looked very delicious!

What not to like?
-potatoes mmmmm nice
-lardons mmmmm nice
-bacon mmmmm nice
-cream mmmmm nice
-smelly cheese mmmmm nice

Edit: white wine!!! mmmmm nice

[GT6]

Originally Posted by batmobile

Tartiflette is not a local recipe. The Tartiflette comes from the mountains' region. Potatoes, bacon, Reblochon, Onions and white wine from the Alpes called Apremont.
Once I tasted the one sold at the circuit. No thanks anymore............

But Eric you can always pop home and the wife will have a nice hot meal ready, we have the choice of going back to the campsite and cooking or buy something at the circuit outlets and the choice is limited

[batmobile]

Originally Posted by GT6

But Eric you can always pop home and the wife will have a nice hot meal ready, we have the choice of going back to the campsite and cooking or buy something at the circuit outlets and the choice is limited

You're right Simon. I understand you because so close I am to home, I don't go back home during the week-end and I know I "buy something at the circuit outlets and the choice is limited". That was only to say this recipe is a very nice one when "the wife will have a nice hot meal ready" But the one I could taste was very acid.

[MoMedic9019]

Originally Posted by Gingers4Justice

That should be a sticker issued by the Tourist Board to be placed on all the local produce in the Sarthe and Loire regions. A lot of it is delicious when you try it, but it's often better to not have its ingredients or preparation described to you first...

Potatoes, bacon, cream and stinky soft cheese?

[batmobile]

For the People who are a bit lazy. If you don't want to peel the potatoes, you can try the "Croziflette". It is the same recipe but with "Savoie Pastas" called Crozets. You can find Natural falvoured, Chanterelles flavoures or Sarrasin flavoured Crozets. Quite delicious! (http://tasteofsavoie.com/2013/02/28/...-savoie-pasta/)

Bon appetit!!!!

[GT6]

Originally Posted by rblanshard

Never heard of it, but I'll say I'll have to give tartiflette a shot if I find it. It has bacon...so, how bad can it be?

There are some things that are real must try items at the circuit, Tarteflette, rillet bagettes and grand marnier crepes are my best picks, but i am sure there are others

[rblanshard]

Originally Posted by Gingers4Justice

That should be a sticker issued by the Tourist Board to be placed on all the local produce in the Sarthe and Loire regions. A lot of it is delicious when you try it, but it's often better to not have its ingredients or preparation described to you first...

Just like McDonalds: "I'm Lovin' It". Sarthe Food: "How Bad Can It Be?"

Originally Posted by GT6

There are some things that are real must try items at the circuit, Tarteflette, rillet bagettes and grand marnier crepes are my best picks, but i am sure there are others

If I can find Tarteflette I'll give it a go. As for the Grand Marnier grepes...I'm embarrassed to admit it: I've yet to get one. They were swamped when I first walked by them in '11 and closed when I passed them again at 3AM. So I made it a point not to miss it in '12...and I most certainly did. Not in '14.

[GT6]

Honest, I had not noticed that mention, never tried to actually make the stuff as we do not have a giant wok/pan somethings taste better when you come upon them just when you are cold and hungry