Help the Donkey

Now they said snow was on the way but this is ridiculous !!

Burns Night

The 25th of January was surely a night to remember, yes of course Burns night. We celebrated this year in Rettere with friends Alan & Deborah, Chris toasted the Lasses and Joanne toasted the Laddies. Alan piped and Debs produced a feast that Robbie himself would have been proud of. Chris has once again decided he does not like Whisky, Joanne thinks it is because he drank enough to last a lifetime ha ha.

Lamb Chop

This is what we call a lamb chop ha ha, a full half lamb, tender, juicy and local, a real treat.

Happy New Year

It's a Happy New Year from her, and a Happy New Year from him.
Joanne and Chris both wish family, friends and clients a very happy 2012.

Reveillon

New Years Eve, or as we now know it 'The Reveillon' was a great success here at La Petite Maison. A sumptuous supper comprising of  oysters, lobster, crab, smoked salmon, foie gras, pear sorbet, fillet of venison and patisserie accompanied by fine wines and champagnes. Familly and friends were remembered by the lighting of a 'sky lantern' which flew deep into the night.

Merry Christmas

Merry Christmas to one and all, we killed and plucked this years Christmas dinner on Friday, I can tell you, it tastes delish !! You will just have to take our word for it but you can take a peek. This morning, the view across the valley was magnificent, the first hard frost of the Winter with a deep blue sky and full sun, have a lovely day, wish you were here !!

Boargers

‘Boargers’

Grind up the red chilli in a pestle and mortar.

Mix it in a bowl with the onion, tarragon, egg, breadcrumbs, mustard, Parmesan, nutmeg and
wild boar coarse mince.

Shape into manly boarger shapes and refrigerate for half an hour or so to give them a
chance to firm up slightly.

When you're ready to cook the boargers, get a frying or griddle pan nice and hot.

Brush the pan with a little oil, season the boargers generously with
sea salt and freshly ground black pepper.

Cook them until they're well done (Wild Boar can carry Trichine).
Make sure they don't break up as you turn them.