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120 miles on The Tour du Mont Blanc.

8/29/2022

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Sitting at home, bored out of my mind during the early weeks of the lockdown, I came across a youtube video of someone outside, hiking. I was stir-crazy and insanely jealous of this person hiking with the most amazing views of glacier-covered mountains and iconic alpine scenery. I knew that this was something I had to do. As soon as the world opened back up to us, I'd be on a plane flying to Europe so that I could hike The Tour du Mont Blanc. First thing on the list, find others who would share this experience with us. That was easy. Everyone I asked said "Hell ya!" My friends were just as stir-crazy and in need of adventure as I was. I had the crew that was going to hike the TMB with me! Let the planning begin.
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I'll share our experience of this trek and how we planned it. I hope it inspires you to attempt this glorious and rewarding adventure in the very near future.
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The Tour du Mont Blanc is a 110-120 mile trail (depending on the variants you choose) that goes around Mont Blanc Massif, a huge alpine mountain range in France, Italy and Switzerland. It's one of the most prestigious, and extraordinary backpacking trips in the world. You need to do it.

My first recommendation is to have someone else plan this trip for you. You could, of course, plan it yourself but the problem many people run into is finding accommodations. This trek is known as a hut to hut hiking adventure and the rifugios, chalets and hotels can sometimes be few and far between. It's a good idea to begin planning a whole year in advance.


Depending on how many miles you want to put in a day will determine where you stay.
The most popular trek is done in 9-11 days: This is considered leisurely hiking.
7-13 miles a day.
6-8 days is "fastpacking". You will be doing 16- 20 miles a day. 
​4-5 days: Is nearly running and you will do well over 20 miles a day. Ouch. The Tour du Mont Blanc is rated as difficult and demanding. You should not underestimate the difficulty and effort it takes to do this hike as I did. 

With that being said, there are many ways to make it easier, whether bypassing some strenuous sections or taking cable cars to minimize the impact of the steep downhills.
We chose to do it in 11 days. I was in no hurry for this trek to end quickly. I wanted to enjoy every second of every day. We even added 2 rest days to prolong it even more. 
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Most people choose to start the Tour du Mont Blanc in Chamonix, France or Courmayeur, Italy because these towns are big enough to get supplies in, they are easy to find transportation to and from, and are lively ski towns that are destinations in themselves. The official start of the TMB is in Les Houches, France. It really doesn't matter where you start the hike or which direction you go. The majority of hikers do the anti-clockwise route because this gives you the best views consistently of Mount Blanc. You can start anywhere along the trail because it's a big loop and it all connects. Most people choose to start the Tour du Mont Blanc in Chamonix, France or Courmayeur, Italy because these towns are big enough to get supplies in, they are easy to find transportation to and from, and are lively ski towns that are destinations in themselves.
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We used Pygmy Elephant to plan our trip. They were excellent and accommodating and I would use them again. They planned every detail, made every arrangement, answered every question and created our own personal digital mobile app that gave us the hiking details of every day.
We flew into Geneva, Switzerland and stayed there for a few days before being picked up at our hotel and driven down to Chamonix where we would start the trek. We purchased the luxury package through Pygmy Elephant which allowed us to stay and "nicer" hotels where we could have a few more amenities with private rooms. Many people would argue that part of the charm of this particular hike is the hut-to-hut aspect of the route.  Being able to stay in remote hilltop rifugios in dorm-style accommodations with million dollar views of the nearby glaciers is what makes this so special.  I just like my privacy and was able to afford private rooms for the majority of this hike. You do you.

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Our first Hotel in Chamonix was Hotel Mont Blanc. This place was gorgeous and had spectacular views of the peak of Mont Blanc, the whole reason we were here. This hotel was so beautiful, we booked an additional night here at the end of the hike. 
Day 1
Planpraz to Les Houches
10 miles
1700 feet of elevation gain
4500 feet elevation loss.
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Our first day included a guide, Claire, full time pharmacist, part time hiking guide, full time badass. You don't need a guide for this tour but the package we had through Pygmy included a first day guide. It was nice to have someone as knowledgeable as Claire to lead us on our inaugural trek. She answered all our questions, got us acquainted with signage along the trail and offered up tons of recommendations on how to be successful on the tour. I had no idea there was a proper way to use our hiking poles. They were a lifesaver, I tell ya. You're going to need them every day but on this day especially.  
We started day 1 by taking the cable car up to Planpraz from the town of Chanonix.
Planpraz was our official starting and ending point of our hike. This is where we would close the loop and eventually take the cable car back down to Chamonix.
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Refuge de Bellachat was our first taste of how glorious an afternoon break would feel.
At the majority of Refugios we stopped at, depending on the time of day, we would alway grab a coffee or even better, a bowl of pasta and beer.
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Day 2
Les Houches to Les Contamines

10.5 miles
3200 feet of elevation gain
2300 feet of elevation loss
We started from the front door of our accommodations from the previous night, Hotel du Bois, and walked a mile or so to the start of the trailhead. There was more road walking on today's hike than on any other day. We're pretty sure we got onto the wrong trail at some part of the hike which lead to more road walking but we don't know where the missed trail was. Many blog posts claim this is a relatively easy day and our information guide said there were no big assents. LIES!!! There wasn't a single day that I said "Well, that was relatively easy" and today was no exception. Today had a very long, steep uphill section right from the start that would give us our first taste of what was to come in the following days.
We met a couple from Texas that we would end up seeing every day for the rest of the trek. They told us "One of us had a meltdown on the morning climb" and thought maybe they had made a mistake by taking this hike on. I understood the feeling. It's possible that we just hadn't acclimated our legs to the daily pounding we were going to be giving them.  

There are two different cable cars you can take from Les Houches to a point above the Col de Voza, todays highest point (either Prarion or Bellevue) but we felt like that was cheating. ​I think we all privately thought, at some point, "I wish I took that cable car this morning".
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Day 3
Les Contamines to Les Chapieux

14.5 miles
4500 feet of elevation gain
3000 feet of elevation loss
Probably the hardest day of the entire hike for many of us.
The challenge today, reach Col du Bonhomme.
Today had us realizing that this hike was no joke and I didn't feel as prepared as I thought I was. This section was spectacularly beautiful. Truly majestic. Incredibly difficult. Lots and lots of climbing. Maybe we were just getting used to our mountain legs and the constant pounding of uphill climbing. They were filled with lactic acid from the previous hikes and we hadn't done much stretching. By the time we finally reached the Col du Bonhomme, we were all on such a high of accomplishment that it helped propel us onwards to our next rest stop, Refuge de la Croix. This was such a welcome rest and the beer and wine we greedily consumed helped our long descent to our night's accommodation, Auberge de la Nova.
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Day 4
Les Chapieux, France to Cabane du Combal, Italy

12.1 miles
3600 feet of elevation gain

1700 feet of elevation loss
None of us slept very well in our communal dorm room we shared with just one stranger. It was like sixth-grade camp with the drunken snickering and farting that children find so funny.
​I felt bad for our foreign roommate, but that seems to be part of the shared experience of backpacking in the Alps. ​Even with the lack of sleep and a bit of deliriousness, we're now getting in the groove of things! Everyone is feeling so much better. Our bodies are now understanding the program we have set for them and there seems to be the tiniest bit of spring in our steps. We started today's hike with a gradual ascent through a valley with a lot of bumper-to-bumper cattle traffic. Climbing up to Col de la Seigne, we had the closest views of Mount Blanc we were going to get.  Another tough but spectacular day.
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There are multiple "must-stop" rest stops today. The first one is a historic alpine chalet, Refuge Les Mottets. It's a good idea to get some caffeine in you before your long ascent to Col de la Seigne. Once at the top, we get to hike down into Italy.
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If you're not staying here, a must-stop along the way is at Refugio Elisabetta. Have lunch and some beer on the balcony that looks out to the quickly receding glaciers.
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Our accommodations for the night were at Cabane du Combal. Just a bit of advice. You will need to hike with whatever you'll be needing for the evening. Your baggage will not show up here as there is no baggage transport for this refugio. Don't be surprised and panicky like we were when we had to sleep in the clothes we hiked all day in. After the shock wore off of not having clean underwear or a toothbrush, we enjoyed our stay here very much.
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Day 5
Cabane du Combal to Courmayer

9.4 miles
1900 feet of elevation gain
3900 feet of elevation loss
Today was one of my absolute favorite days for views. Absolutely stunning. The first half of today's hike was a gradual climb that allowed us to have our heads up towards the sky and the jagged peaks of the Mount Blanc Massif. Some of our previous climbs were spent leaning into our hiking poles and watching each foot pass the other, encouraging ourselves to march another 5 minutes before taking a breather to allow our heart rates to slow down a bit. My husband Mike, said of these types of climbs, "You have plenty of time to contemplate the rocks, the dirt and life." Lots of life-contemplation going on during this trip.​
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Our only refuge stop today was at the charming Refuge Maison Vieille.  Situated at the top of a ski resort overlooking the town of Courmayeur. Our descent into the town of Courmayeur was mind-numbingly long and in some areas, exceptionally steep. A couple of us had to take a fire road that paralleled the trail to save our knees.  
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Day 6
Courmayer to Lavachey

​9.6 miles
3450 feet of elevation gain
1700 feet elevation loss
​Yesterday was the first of two rest days we scheduled for ourselves. We stayed in the beautiful ski resort town of Courmayeur. We did laundry, got massages, took long naps and walked around the charming shopping area. Some of us making plans to one day come back here to ski.  We'll see if that happens. Hopefully.
Most itineraries only schedule 1 rest day for an 11-day hike. It really depends on you and your group and how much time you have or how much rest you may think you'll need.  We scheduled 2 rest days. We thought we might actually need the rest and mostly because we didn't want the adventure to end any faster than it had to. We came a long way for this. No need to rush it along.
We started today off out of the town center with yet another ass-kicker of a hill climb. We stopped to catch our breath and have cappuccinos at Rifugio Alpino G. Bertone. Next stop, Rifugio Bonatii. This stop required pasta and beers to fuel us for the rest of the day. There would be a very long descent after our lunch. But not before we get to walk the flank of Mont de la Saxe and feel as if we were walking straight into glaciers.
Another stunning day.
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Completing every hike was cause for celebration and rest.
​Tonights hotel is the adorable Hotel Lavachey.
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Day 7
Lavachey, Italy to La Fouly, Switzerland

15.5 miles
4000 feet of elevation gain
4200 feet of elevation loss
Today's itinerary told us that we would be crossing the border into Switzerland and that our hike would be tougher than yesterday's. How can that be possible? I very much underestimated the difficulty of this hike. What was I thinking?
We opted to walk 2 miles from our hotel just to get to the trailhead. It was flat, treelined and lovely and it felt good to walk without any incline. When we reached the starting point, There were several busloads of hikers being let out from the surrounding areas so that they too could begin today's leg of the TMB. We rushed to get in front of them so we wouldn't get stuck behind a slower-moving group on this long hill. Boy did that put a burning in my lungs. By the time I unknowingly entered Switzerland and reached The Grand Col Ferret, I wish I would have taken my time and enjoyed the scenery a bit more and not have worried about getting caught or slowed down by anyone. This is not a competition! Unless you're doing the Ultra Tour du Mont Blanc Race then, you better get going. 
Our beautiful and gradual descent into Switzerland was made obvious by the increasingly louder chimes of cowbells. We passed through stunningly charming villages until we got to one of the most popular hotels on the TMB route, Hotel Eledweiss. The views of glaciers from the backside of the hotel are breathtaking.
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Day 8
La Fouly to Champex

9.3 miles
1800 feet of elevation gain
1820 feet of elevation loss
We were told our hike today was considered the easiest day. Mostly true. There are no steep switchbacks or big mountain passes to conquer. The majority would be passing through charming villages with lots of pretty distractions. Garden gnomes, craved wooden statues, colorful bee hives, mushrooms sprouting along the hillsides and beautiful flower boxes took the place of expansive mountain views. We had a short but steep stretch to get us into the gorgeous lake town of Champex where we would have our next rest day.
We stayed at the fantastic boutique hotel, Au Club Alpin, where we all had messages and took advantage of their spa.
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Day 9
Champex to Trient
10.1 miles
2700 feet of elevation gain
​3100 feet of elevation loss

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Day 10
​Trient, Switzerland to Argentiere, France

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        • Bear Valley Tough Mudder
        • Big Sur, California
        • Carlsbad, California. Pedago
        • Paso Robles, Tinker Tin Trailer Company
        • New Mexico >
          • The Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta
        • Santa Barbara Auto Camp
        • Mike's 50th on Crystal Pier
        • Not Napa Wine Tastings.......
        • Sequioa & Kings Canyon
    • Europe >
      • 120 miles on The Tour du Mont Blanc
      • Paris >
        • Museum of Fairground Art
        • Oysters in Paris
        • Wine Before Coffee
        • Travel to Paris. A true addiction of mine.
        • Superman, Le Retour!
      • Amsterdam >
        • Rent Your own Boat in Amsterdam!
      • Italy >
        • Chianti Wine Region, Italy
        • Villa Jovis Hike on the Island of Capri
        • Manarola to Vernazza Hike
        • Drinking Our Way Through Umbria
      • Iceland, Part 1
      • Iceland. The Ring Road, Part 2
      • Greece, Mykonos & Santorini
    • Oceania >
      • Driving Through New Zealand
      • Moorea
    • Caribbean Islands >
      • Turks & Caicos
      • St. Lucia
      • Barbados >
        • Little Good Harbour Wedding
    • Mexico >
      • Valle de Guadalupe
      • Oaxaca Cooking Classes
      • Bubble Island, Cabo Azul
      • My Constant Heaven
    • Central America >
      • Belize
      • Costa Rica
    • South America >
      • Comuna 13 Graffiti Tour, Medellin
      • Guatape, Colombia
      • Bogota Bike Tours, Colombia
  • Recipes
    • Breakfast >
      • Peach Tarts with Goat Cheese and Honey
      • Asparagus and brie puff pastry with thyme honey
      • Savory Dutch Baby with Bacon & Mushrooms
      • Caramelized Onion & Balsamic Tomato Tarts
      • Italian Sausage & Egg Bake
      • Everything Bagel & Egg Casserole
      • Ham, Blue Cheese and Pear Quiche
      • Leek and Pancetta Quiche
      • French Omelet
    • Soups >
      • Salsa Verde Chicken and Rice Tortilla Soup
      • Short Rib Chili
      • Zucchini Soup
      • Curried Lentil, Tomato, and Coconut Soup
      • Hot And Sour Soup
      • Gingery Chicken Noodle Soup
      • Lemony Chicken Orzo Soup
      • Instant Pot Black Bean Soup
      • Thai Shrimp Soup
      • Salsa Verde Chicken and Rice Tortilla Soup
      • Pasta e Fagioli #1
      • Italian Pasta and Bean Soup ( Pasta e Fagioli #2)
      • African Sweet Potato Soup with Peanut Butter & Quinoa
      • Slow Cooked Verde Pasole
      • Posole Rojo
      • Classic Posole
      • Broccoli and Cheddar Soup
      • Very Green Broccoli Soup
      • Hominy Stew with Bacon
      • Tuscan Bean Soup
      • Sausage, Potato & Fennel Chowder
      • Spicy Chicken & White Bean Chili
      • Spicy Sausage, Escarole & White Bean Stew
      • Black Bean & Sweet Potato Chili
      • Chicken-Corn Chili
    • Salads >
      • Hawaiian Macaroni Salad
      • Jalapeño lime ranch dressing
      • Chickpea Chopped Salad
      • Smashed Chickpea Salad
      • Homemade Italian Dressing
      • Ginger Tahini Salad
      • Chinese Chicken Salad with Red Chile Peanut Dressing
      • Lemon Vinaigrette
      • Strawberry Spinach Salad With Chicken
      • Skillet Mexican Quinoa
      • Rosemary Chicken And Peach Salad
      • Grilled Greek Chicken Salad
      • Herby-Lemon Orzo Salad
      • Sugar Snap Pea Salad
      • Garbanzo, Tomato and Feta Salad
      • Greek Panzanella
      • Potato Salad with Pancetta, Rosemary, and Lemon
      • Pasta Salad with Cherry Tomatoes and Green Olivada
      • Chunky Crunchy Heats of Palm Salad
      • Asian Chicken Salad
      • Orzo Chicken Salad With Tarragon Dressing
      • Grilled Vegetables with Sun Dried Tomatoes and Goat Cheese Pasta Salad
      • Corn, Chickpea, Tomato & Feta Salad
      • Power Protein Bowl
      • Greek Quinoa Salad
      • Broccoli Slaw
      • Baby Potato Salad with Radishes and Celery
      • Kale & Brussels Sprout Salad with Lemon Mustard Dressing
      • Bacon and Egg Salad
      • Curry Chicken Salad
      • Italian Chopped Salad
      • Tangy Herb Sesame Slaw
      • Greek Avacado Chicken Salad
    • Cocktails >
      • East Eight Hold Up
      • Jalapeno Margarita
      • Jasmine Green Tea & Blueberry Paloma
      • Lemon Marigita
      • Farm Watermelon Julep
    • Cookies >
      • Ube brown butter chocolate chip and toffee cookies
      • Monster Chocolate Chip Cookies
      • The Food Lab's Chocolate Chip Cookies Recipe
      • Meyer Lemon White Chocolate Chip Cookies
      • Ruby Chocolate and Cranberry Cookies
      • Brown Butter and Toffee Chocolate Chip Cookies
      • Chocolate Chunk–Pumpkin Seed Cookies
      • Browned Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies
      • Nutella Stuffed Cookies
      • Ruby and White Chocolate Chunk Cookies
      • Pumpkin-Oat Chocolate Chip Cookies
      • Dried Cranberry and Chocolate Cookies
      • Soft Batch Lemon Poppy Seed Cookies
      • Raspberry ChocolateChunk Cookies
      • Lemon Cookies
      • Peanut Butter Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies
      • Double Chocolate Oaty Coconut Salty Thirst Traps
      • Giant Chocolate Chip Cookie
      • Hilton Hotel Chocolate Chip Cookie
    • The Fun Food >
      • Lemon Olive Oil Cake
      • Brown Butter Carrot Cake
      • Ube Marbled Basque "Burnt" Cheesecake
      • Easy Moisty Brownies
      • Tres Leches Cake with Strawberries
      • Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Muffins
      • Nutella Swirl Pound Cake
      • Cranberry Lemon Curd Tart
      • Lemon Poppy Seed Scones
      • Blueberry Cheesecake
      • Lemon Icebox Pie
      • Tiger Almond Cakes
      • Strawberry Cheesecake Ice Cream
      • Marbled Pumpkin Gingersnap Tart
      • Pumpkin Cheesecake
      • Thai Red Curry Popcorn
      • Raspberry Lemonade Cheesecake Bars
      • Lemon Cheesecake with Lemon Curd
      • Lemon Bundt Cake
      • Cream Cheese-Filled Pumpkin Bread
      • Pumpkin Bread with Salted Maple Butter
      • Dutch Oven Sourdough Bread.
      • Dutch-Oven Jalapeño Cheddar Bread
      • Spicy Palomitas (Popcorn)
      • Rustic Blueberry Cheesecake
      • Basque Cake
      • Chocolate Peanut Butter Pretzel Blondies
      • Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Toffee Bars
      • Chocolate and Peanut Butter Ice Cream Cake
      • Simple Lemon Tart
      • Meyer Lemon Danish Braid
      • Meyer Lemon Loaf Cake
      • Mexican Popcorn
      • Carrot Cake Cheesecake
      • Icelandic Skyr & Blueberry Cake
      • Mint Chocolate Chip Gelato
      • Red Wine Chocolate Cake
      • Red Velvet Cherry Cake Roll
    • Veggies >
      • Mexican Pickled Onions with Lime Juice
      • Border Pintos
      • Mexican Street Style Cauliflower
      • Roasted Fennel with Parmesan
      • French Flageolet Beans
      • Roasted Beets and Carrots with Goat Cheese Dressing
      • Mexican Street Corn Salad
      • Vegetarian Chorizo Tacos
      • Chipotle Quiona Sweet Potato Tacos with Pomegranate Salsa
      • Thomas Keller's Creamed Pearl Onions
      • Spaghetti Squash & Black Bean Tacos with Queso Fresco From the Smitten Kitchen Cookbook
      • Warm Winter-Vegetable Salad
      • Miznon's Cauliflower
      • Roasted Butternut Squash Casserole
      • Bacon Roasted Roots with Rosemary Honey
      • Summer Squash Gratin
    • Chicken >
      • Cashew Chicken
      • French Chicken Casserole
      • Sichuan Bang Bang Chicken
      • Pollo Asado
      • Sweet-and-Spicy Chicken
      • Kung Pao Chicken
      • Spicy Chicken Stir-Fry With Celery and Peanuts
      • Instant Pot Butter Chicken
      • Stewed Chicken Legs and Thighs with Fresh Herbs and Olives
      • Chicken Satay With Peanut Sauce
      • Simple Chicken Tacos
      • Greek Chicken
      • Cashew Chicken Stir Fry
      • Korean Chicken Bowls
      • Korean Chicken Kabobs
      • Baked Chicken With Potatoes, Cherry Tomatoes and Herbs
      • Jalapeno Dijon Grilled Chicken Thighs
      • Crispy Mustard-Roasted Chicken
      • Coq au Vin in the Instant Pot
      • Caramelized Black Pepper Chicken
      • Chicken Buddha Bowl
      • Greek Avocado Chicken Salad
      • Chicken & Broccoli Quinoa Casserole
      • Pretzel-Crusted Chicken
      • Orzo Chicken Salad With Tarragon Dressing
      • Creamy Dijon Chicken Quinoa
      • Chicken Tikka Masala
      • Cheesy Chicken Quinoa Mexican Bake
    • Meats >
      • Filipino Pork Adobo
      • Swedish Meatballs
      • Birria Tacos
      • Pork Adobo Tacos
      • Filet Mignon with Mustard & Mushrooms
      • Pork Adobada
      • Sartù Di Riso
      • Turkey Meat Loaf with Sage Gravy
      • Tri-Tip Steak With Tiger Bite Sauce
      • Pork-and-Ricotta Meatballs in Parmesan Broth
      • Red Wine Braised Short Ribs.
      • Beef Bourguigonne Potpie
      • ​Turkey and Sausage Stuffed Sweet Potatoes
      • Seared Steak with Brussels Sprouts and Almonds
    • Fish >
      • Cajun Honey Butter Salmon
      • Bang Bang Shrimp Tacos
      • Grilled Salmon with Lemon Relish
      • Grilled Glazed Salmon Sandwiches with Bacon
      • Cedar Plank Salmon with Blistered Tomatoes
      • Slow-Baked Salmon with Lemon and Thyme
      • Seared Scallops with Herb-Butter Pan Sauce
    • Noodles >
      • Birria Ramen
      • Thai Coconut Curry Raman
      • Chicken Khao Soi
      • Thai Peanut Chicken Ramen
      • Spicy-Sweet Sambal Pork Noodles
      • Beef & Broccoli with Udon Noodles
      • Crispy Caramelized Pork Ramen Noodle Soup
      • Instant Pot Pho
      • Thai Coconut Curry Noodle Soup
      • Thai Red Curry Noodle Soup
      • Thai Green Curry Chicken Soup
      • Pork Dan Dan Noodles
      • Thai Peanut Chicken Noodles
      • Thai Shrimp Noodles
      • Spicy Peanut Noodles with Chili Garlic Oil
      • Spicy Garlic Butter Noodles
    • Pasta >
      • Family Spaghetti from The Bear
      • Baked Feta Pasta
      • Cheater Chicken Parmesan Pasta
      • Spaghetti al Limone with Chef Frank Prisinzano
      • Torta di Rigatoni
      • Cheesy Lemony Zucchini Orzo
      • Bolognese
      • Butternut Squash Baked Pasta
      • Cacio e Pepe with Arugula and Lemon
      • Handmade Semolina Pasta
      • Adult Mac & Cheese
      • Lemon Garlic Shrimp Pasta
      • Pasta with Sausage, Basil & Mustard
      • Greek Lasagna (Pastitsio)
      • Spaghetti with Warm Bacon Mushroom Vinaigrette
    • Pizza >
      • Nancy Silverton's Pizza Dough
      • White Mushroom Pizza
      • Roasted Garlic and Artichoke Pizza
      • Beet Pesto Pizza with Kale and Goat Cheese
      • Caramelized Butternut Squash, Crispy Kale & Fontina Pizza
      • Shrimp Pizza with Spicy Peanut Butter Sauce
      • Walnut Pesto Pizza with Coppa and Roma Tomatoes
    • Sandwiches & Paninis >
      • Grilled Ham & Gruyere Cheese Sandwich
      • Carnitas and Apricot Preserve Grilled Cheese Sandwich
      • Feta, Yam & Candied Bacon Panini
      • PB & J with BACON
      • B.L.A.S.T.
      • Squash, Manchego and Balsamic-Onion Grilled Cheese
      • Beet and Arugula Grilled Cheese
      • South West Spicy Chicken Panini
      • Veggie Sandwich
      • Paninis that need attention
    • Burgers >
      • Chicken Burgers with Red Cabbage and Apple Slaw
      • Turkey Burgers with Goat Cheese and Citrus Glaze
      • Thai Curry Turkey Burgers
      • Chicken Burgers with Rosemary Mayonnaise
      • Truffle Burgers With Truffle Aioli
      • Chicken Ranch Bacon Burgers
      • Peanut Butter, Bourbon Bacon Jam, Pimento Cheese Burgers
      • Asian Turkey Burgers with Sriracha Mayo
      • Black Bean Burgers
    • Bad Ass Bars >
      • Spiced Banana Date Muffins
      • Tony's Peanut Butter Protein Bars
      • Melissa's Kind Bars
      • Sesame-Peanut Bars
      • Trail Mix Granola Bars
      • Aussi Bites
    • Tarts & Galettes >
      • French Onion Tart with Bacon
      • Artichoke Tart
      • Zucchini & Goat Cheese Tart
      • Savory Mushroom & Goat Cheese Tart
      • Curried Squash Galette
      • Mushroom and Leek Galette with Gorgonzola
      • Beetroot & Feta Tart
    • Risotto >
      • Mushroom Risotto with Truffle Oil
      • Beet Risotto
    • Appetizers, Salsa & Sauces >
      • Chile Pasilla Oaxaqueno Salsa
      • Artichoke Tapenade
      • Salsa Verde
      • Milo's Mom's Salsa
      • Romesco Salsa
      • KC-Style Chipotle BBQ sauce
      • Green Olive Tapenade
      • Rosemary Roasted Cashews
      • Cilantro Chile Almond Dip
      • Cilantro Hummus
  • Must See Films
  • Rebecca's Page
    • Introducing Rebecca
    • Rebecca's First Vacation
    • Rebecca's Weekend with Bonnie
    • Family Weekend At Bubble Island (Cabo Azul)
    • Rebecca's Summer Weekend
    • Ezy Rollin Rebecca
    • Rebecca's weekend at Crystal Pier
  • World Color Challenge