I am thinking about the Christmas menu… There is not a whole lot of new to think of because our family is very conventional when it comes to the turkey and cranberry sauce feast… The only exception is that we add a few French traditions on top.
In a perfect world I am hoping it will run something like this.
smoked salmon and creme fraiche baby blinis topped with fresh dill
freshly shucked oysters with a dash of shallot vinaigrette
fois gras and champagne jelly on toasted Poilane bread
bite size fruit mince pies… just warm
bite size fruit mince pies… just warm
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roast turkey with chestnut stuffing
chipolatas (if I can find them)
seared duck breast with an apricot glaze
brussel sprouts with pancetta and fresh sage
sauté carrots and parsnips with a touch of lavender honey
oven roasted potatoes
gravy and cranberry sauce to accompany
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flaming plum pudding
brandy sauce and brandy butter
home made vanilla ice cream
bûche de noël
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glacé fruit from our local confiseur Lilimand
chocolates from the lovely Joel Durand
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Reading back it looks highly ambitious… but I’ve done it before and I am sure I can do it again… As soon as I finish decorating and wrapping … the food shopping is my plan.
Ready, set, go… xv
