Monday’s Leftovers is a periodical series that recaps the moments of a Sunday lunch, the music, the tasks, and the memories left long after the coffee is finished.
Menu:
Champagne: Alfred Rothschild & Co., Brut - Grande Reserve
First Course: Rougail stuffed garden peppers and balsamic vinegar salad
Main Course: Shallot and balsamic vinegar marinated salmon filet served with potato lasagna and green olive tapenade
Cheese: Roquefort
Dessert: Coffee and a dark chocolate square with fleur de sel
I finally got around to weeding the last row of tomatoes. The dirt at the garden’s edge is poor and dry, so it was a tedious task. Saturday’s night light showers did little to help, and the air was growing humid, but despite it all, the morning passed quickly. Christophe was dancing in the kitchen again to Hôtel Costes, his first choice in Sunday morning music. Noontime arrived and we found ourselves in the garden enjoying one of the few true summer days. Aperitif served and savored at a leisurely pace, followed by the salad – 100% from the garden. The potato lasagna was a test that came out well, but discussion followed as how it could be improved. Slowly, the clouds rolled back in and the sun disappeared; a light breeze started to blow. We finished coffee as the first drops began to fall, and washed dishes to the monotone drum of the falling rain.
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