The Time To Ski Blog
Matty G’s Cauliflower Couscous, specially created for Time to Ski
Cauliflower is a winter vegetable naturally high in fibre and containing lots of vitamin B. The heavy green leaves which surround the head of the cauliflower protect it from the sunlight and thus it stays white and doesn’t turn green. Sometimes called cauliflower...
Grégory Roy ~ Chef des Pistes, Sainte-Foy
One of the most important areas when it comes to skier safety is managing the avalanche risk. It’s not an exact science, but the science is good.
1580m ~ Fabulous new restaurant brewing its own craft beer in Sainte-Foy
Sitting at 1580m above sea level, the eponymously named 1580m, Restaurant, Coffee shop and Brew house is the uppermost property on the road in Sainte Foy Station, before you head out into the forest. Brushing some freshly fallen snow off our coats, we walk inside and...
Toby talks to our canine columnist about losing his sight and finding happiness in Sainte-Foy
This month we chat to Toby, a black and white collie with a love of the sounds and smells of the mountains. Now living in Sainte Foy, he was originally from La Rosière above Bourg Saint Maurice. So what was your first challenge as a puppy? "I needed to move out of my...
MattyG says you can’t beat a beet
Epic beetroot hummus with homemade flat breads. You can't beat a beet for a good wholesome taste, and beetroot hummus is a great little snack for any occasion. This winter it is proving to be an incredibly popular starter in the Matty G Cooks home delivery food...
Yoann Colliat: Owner and manager of Zigzags ski and snowboard rental shop
Time to Ski visit Zigzags to interview Yoann Colliat about his love of the mountains and why he chose Sainte Foy for his business
MattyG’s Poached pears with orange whipped ricotta, salted honey glazed walnuts, cinnamon balsamic and candied orange
Orange sweetened ricotta 250g ricotta Zest and juice of 1 orange 1 tsp icing sugar Pinch of salt Method In a mixing bowl mix all ingredients together and season to taste. If you have a bit of a sweet tooth add another teaspoon of icing sugar. Put aside in the fridge...
Valentin Brossard ~ Baker using his loaf in Sainte Foy Boulangerie
New baker in Sainte Foy, Valentin Brossard brings something special for gourmets in the ski resort
It’s a dog’s world ~ Sid
Each month we interview one of Sainte Foy's canine residents, and for our first edition we chat to Sid, a blue and tan Border terrier, originally from Oxfordshire in England. What brings you to Sainte Foy? My passion in life is making sure my human helpers, Ian and...
Early Ski in Sainte Foy
The first ski of the season always lifts your spirits!
