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Eating the Tour de France: Catalan Escalivada #TourDeManger

Today the Tour de France - the 103rd iteration of this multi-leg, multi-national cycling race - kicks off at Mont Saint-Michel. Riders complete nearly two dozen stages, including the infamous ascent of Mont Ventoux. Here's the official route... My husband, Jake, has done a couple of century bike rides and completed the biking leg of an Olympic-distance triathlon a few times. While I do know how to ride a bike and we do lug our bikes on vacation and ride often, I am more of a beach cruiser kinda gal...you know, like with a basket on the front that's carrying a bottle of wine and a baguette! In honor of the Tour De France, a group of bloggers from around the world will be sharing recipes that capture the culinary spirit of the regions along the race route. We'll be cheering them on by celebrating with the foods of six different regions. Sarah of Curious Cuisiniere , the event originator and blogger wrangler, has given us the option of cooking from: Northwest Fr...