Christmas Lunch on 3rd December 2010

32 ladies met at the Auberge de la Roseraie today to participate in our traditional Christmas lunch. Although we had to cancel the walk due to the risky weather conditions, we all enjoyed each other’s company sitting in lovely, warm surroundings and appreciating the restaurant’s delicious food. We had the choice between two fantastic menus which were both refined and beautifully presented: the first one was marinated salmon in soya and coriander, followed by a supreme of guinea fowl accompanied by morel cream and finally a chocolate sweet as a dessert; the second one was young boar terrine followed by sea bass filet in a saffron emulsion with scampis and scallops, with an apple tart as a dessert. Paulette made a speech to thank all the walkers for their participation in this year’s walks and to recap all the great walks we did this year. Later on, Deborah, on behalf of the group, thanked Sheila and Paulette for their leadership this year and offered them a very nice painting of Columbines, chosen by Martha, plus two special cards, one designed by the very talented Joan and another one with a beautiful photo of a range of trees under the setting sun, as well as their favourite chocolates and cream to protect their hands against the winter’s attack. They were both most appreciative of the gifts. Everyone agreed that the venue was terrific and that we should reiterate the experience again next year.