Well I'm still humming (see my last post!!) and I'm still talking about the weather....as are the majority of people!! The lady in the papeterie on Sunday was joking with me that it was like English weather, and the guy in the boulangerie was complaining it was too damp for his dough to rise!! That was probably just an excuse for his bread being under-cooked this week, but never mind!!We'd hoped that this last weekend our Diners Club guests could have eaten outside for a change. But no... we lit the fire to keep everything cosy and warm. We had some American agents for lunch on Saturday.... and it rained and rained!! They still seemed to like La Véronique, so hopefully will send many guests our way... so 'hey ho'!! Someday soon the sun will arrive and stay for a while. And in the meantime we'll think about food!!

We launched a 'members only' Diners Club at the end of January and it seems to have become very popular. We're fully booked for this weekend and we have several other bookings for future weeks. That's before we even publish the menu!! I don't know why I'm surprised really. Peter is such a good chef and Domaine La Véronique is such a special place people are bound to like it!! I hope it continues. Here's the menu we served this last weekend. Let's think about asparagus and Spring!!

Amuse Bouche

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Asparagus with Foaming Hollandaise, Quail Egg and Parmesan Crisp

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Smoked Trout & Beetroot ‘Trifle' with Avocado Custard

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Escalope of Veal with a Tagliatelle of Carrot and Courgette

With a Muscat and Veal Sauce

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Confit of Guinea Fowl on a bed of De Puy Lentils and Sautéed Potatoes

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A Selection of Three Cheeses

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Crème de Müre Jelly with Blackberry Ice-cream

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Bitter Chocolate Mousse with Ginger Crunch and Cappuccino Foam

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Coffee/Tea and Chocolates