A snapshot of a week spent with family and friends in the French countryside, making use of a well-stocked kitchen and the abundance of food available in the local markets of Perigord. A vivid illustration of the true delight it is to share the preparation, cooking and eating of food with loved ones. There will more of these images to follow, with more detailed descriptions of what we prepared.
The family kitchen.
Fresh figs and Apples from the Orchard combine in a stewed fruit for breakfast.
A light lunch of Blanched Broccoli and Cauliflower Salad with Fresh Chives, Pasta Salad, Tomatoes with Mozzarella and Pesto and a selection of dried meats.
A delightful combination of BBQ’d Rascasse served with two risottos (heavy on the parmesan) and served with a raw fennel Salad, steamed and sauteed samphire, a cucumber pickle and delicious garlic Aoili.
A puff pastry Nectarine Pie.
A BBQ of homemade Beef burgers and Chippolata served with a Thai Mango Salad, Potato Salad and a Lambs Lettuce Salad.
Potato & Eggplant Gratin, Salami, Prosciutto and a Cucumber, Carrot, Sorrell & Sesame Seed Salad, served with slices of crusty Baguette.
Lunch Platter of Bruschetta with Dried Meats, Tuna & Anchovy Spread, Tomatoes and Olives.
Roasted Loin of Pork on Puy Lentils, Braised Turnip with Rosemary and Baked Squash.
Le pique-nique: Lentil & Goats Cheese Salad, Goats Cheese, Anchovy & Tuna Spread, Cherry Tomatoes, Olives and crusty Baguette.
