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The Ritz-Carlton, Bachelor Gulch, Colorado, one of the best Winter Resorts

January 5, 2015


 

Ski conditions are perfect and the snow keeps falling on Beaver Creek Mountain.

“Daniel’s Bar just introduced new menu items to help you refuel after hitting the slopes this winter; I recommend the Pulled Pork Sandwich.

We certainly hope you already know this, but just in case: “Après-ski” is the French term for “after skiing.” According to good ol’ Merriam-Webster, its first known use was in 1951 and today, the term is as much of a part of mountain-town culture as skiing itself. From a spring break style bash served up daily atHeavenly to a sleek smoking lounge at The Ritz-Carlton, Bachelor Gulch – and all of the classics in between – we’ve picked our favorite places to master the art of après. And when you hit one of ’em after a perfect powder day with the perfect crew at the perfect time – there’s nothing better in our world. It is our honor and duty to present you with the official Curbed Ski 25 Best Après-ski Spots in North America.

Tips for a successful Thanksgiving dinner from Executive Sous Chef Ben Christopher:

– Brine your turkey for 24 hours: (1 ½ cup kosher salt, 1/2 cup brown sugar, fresh thyme, fresh sage, whole peppercorns, bay leaves, orange zest, ½ gallon of water, ½ gallon of ice) Bring all ingredients to a boil (except ice), remove from heat, add ice. Submerge turkey in brine for 24 hours
– Rub a seasoned fresh herb butter under the skin of your turkey; this will season the meat throughout and help retain moisture
– Create and work off of a prep list to keep you on track and on-time, prep as much as possible the day before, peel potatoes, all knife work – stay organized!
– When making mashed potatoes, use hot cream and cold butter, don’t be shy with the butter!
– Clean as you go. Don’t let your dirty dishes take over your kitchen, this will make cleanup at the end much easier.

 

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