One of the greatest enhancements to the science of training for cycling has been the concept of rest. Not so long ago, the only rest day was just before an event, every other day was just a hard slog. This not only dulls you physically, but also mentally. Sure you don't want to rest every day, but distinct periods of rest allows you body and mind to recover. Along those lines I don't think one should eat poorly every day, but every now and then a particular meal or libation is at least good for the mind, if not the body.
Celebration recipes are not meant for every day, but I use them as rewards for a particular job done well. It could be something as simple as a good week of training, a good result in a race or a new best time in a time trial.
That concept shouldn't be too controversial, but my recipes may be. I am going to present two alchoholic drinks. Thats right, alchohol and an endurance athlete don't usually compliment one another. Again, I don't suggest either of these in large quantities the day before any serious competition.
For those conservatives in the crowd, who may chose something as provincial as an apple pie for their celebration meal, let me show you the contents of the crust.
Celebration recipes are not meant for every day, but I use them as rewards for a particular job done well. It could be something as simple as a good week of training, a good result in a race or a new best time in a time trial.
That concept shouldn't be too controversial, but my recipes may be. I am going to present two alchoholic drinks. Thats right, alchohol and an endurance athlete don't usually compliment one another. Again, I don't suggest either of these in large quantities the day before any serious competition.
For those conservatives in the crowd, who may chose something as provincial as an apple pie for their celebration meal, let me show you the contents of the crust.
Look at the second ingredient, Hydrogenated Lard. I am no nutrionalist, but I would rather ingest a glass of red wine than a mouthful of hydrogenated lard. Hydrogenated vegetable oil is terrible for the arteries, and lard pretty much comes with a warning label these days, so the combo can't be good for you.
For those of you who prefer the lard route, then my recipe for coconut fried shrimp in lard is for you, but I digress.
Mulled Red Wine
1 cup sugar
1 pint water
2 cinnamon stick
1 tbl whole cloves
zest from one orange
1 fresh pear, sliced
fresh apple, sliced
1 fresh peach, sliced
1 bottle red wine (between $8 and $10)
1 1/2 oz Cointreau liquor
Combine everything except wine and Cointreau in a large saucepan. Heat until boiling. Boil for a couple of minutes. Add Wine boil one minute more. Reduce heat and carefully add Cointreau. Remove cinnamon and cloves (as best you can). Serve Hot.
Kir Royale
Chilled Champagne
Creme de Cassis
Serve chilled champagne into a normal flute. Add one tbl of creme de cassis. A good way to enjoy sorry cheap champagne.
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