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Ski Lodge, Italian Style

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Do you ski? Oh gosh, not me. When I was 5 my dad took me to the slopes at Tahoe. A few minutes into the 'adventure', I fell face first into the snow, burst into tears, and convinced him to spend the rest of the afternoon dragging me behind him on an innertube. But the art of après–ski? That I do very well. And this home from Marie Claire Maison Italia has my name all over it.

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Here's how I play the après–ski game. It's very important to send the skiiers off with bellies full of a hot breakfast, ready to tackle the hills. So I happily provide that for them. Fresh-baked cinnamon rolls, dripping with gooey icing await them as they step out the door, skis over their shoulders. Then I laze about the place while they get wet and freezing cold in pursuit of 'fun'.

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'Round about mid-afternoon, when the light starts dying and I know my hungry sportsfolks are heading home soon, it's time to hit the kitchen again. I do love to cook up a storm for a tired and hungry crowd. Tonight we'll do risotto, perhaps, with sauteed wild mushrooms and red wine? Roasted veggies like asparagus and brussels sprouts on the side, and something sinfully chocolate for dessert…

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So while I may not be one for strapping my boots to two long, flat, narrow thingamajigs and skidding down an icy mountain, I do love winter sports. After all, someone has to hold down the fort while all those crazies who do like to ski, and it should be someone who understands that at the beginning and the end of the day, nothing is better than warm, comforting carbs and a toasty hug!

Images: Marie Claire Maison Italia, December 2011.

  2. Like you Anne, Apres Ski is something I can excel at!! Beautiful!
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    xoxo
    Karena
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  3. That is so cute. I would be one of the ones skiing, but I know I would appreciate a nice hot meal especially after skiing!

  9. You’re a girl after my own heart, Anne ~ the après-ski is much more my cup of glüwein! I wish you were here to whip up some of that risotto right now. Better get myself off to the kitchen.

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  15. Wow, this has to be my dream chalet – traditional with a modern twist and all the comfort of both. Love all the books & big comfy sofa – perfect for those days when it’s a whiteout and the fireside beckons. BTW I can do ski and apres-ski – and fall over in both!!!

  18. This ski lodge is absolutely beautiful, how much does it cost to stay on this ski lodge? The style of the house adds a relaxing feeling in a way. I can imagine myself sitting in the sofa while sipping my hot chocolate.

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