I’ll start with today’s lunch at Les Tilleuls, the linden trees, under which we sat. I had cœurs de canard: duck hearts. It takes quite a few to make a meal, though they were larger than one might expect a duck heart to be. And delicious in an olive oil, garlic saute. Tender too. Ed had manches de canard: duck sleeves. Actually duck legs confit. Also delicious. Both meals accompanied by frites (golden, crisp outside, fluffy inside) and salad. Salad is lettuce, bibb, and dressing.
Vin de noix as an aperitif. It’s slightly sweet, made from green walnuts as the base. Various recipes call for different alcohol, from wine to vodka.
Yesterday in Sarlat de Canada we both had the omlette Perigordine, made with the meaty cepe mushroom and topped with slices of foie gras that melted into a rich and velvety deliciousness. How do they get their omlettes so rich, puffy, and tender? Best ever.
Have had two blue cheeses, one better than the other, a brie with truffles, and a triple cream that was both bright and mellow at once.
Darling strawberries that look wild.
IPA on tap (pressión) is available in Lyon and Le Puy, but so far, not in this area. Favored beers are blonde, Bud, and a Belgian style.
Good pizza. Good bread. Good butter.
Gotta get to bed now. Early morning coming up.
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