Amongst many other wine-based aperitifs made at la Métairie des Songes, Guignolet, served chilled as an aperitif, is a delicious introduction to a summer meal. There are versions of this aperitif that are made from the fruit with higher fortification to become an after-dinner liqueuer. However this lighter version is a warmly flavoured cross between a wine and a port, best served chilled. Simply pick 100 ... [ More ]
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Recipe: White asparagus velouté
Soup, created from seasonal ingredients, only finds its way onto our set menus in amuse bouche portions, sometimes served in little shot glasses as a prelude to our four-course dinner. During the Spring, when the Lot department produces kilos of this wonderful delicacy, white asparagus is delicious served with poultry or fish, as its slightly more bitter taste (in comparison to its green cousin) acts as a perfect ... [ More ]
Our two largest bedrooms redecorated for 2017
Bedrooms DEGAS and VAN GOGH have both had an update for this year - a new shade of paint each and some additional upholstery! The walls of bedroom DEGAS now have a soft neutral combination of Farrow & Ball 'Old White' and 'Off White' emulsions. Clare has once again excelled with her upholstery skills and made a stunning linen cotton bed head to partner the king-size bed. VAN GOGH has also been newly painted ... [ More ]