Wednesday, July 1, 2026

Déjeuner aux Femmes

I hosted the third Déjeuner aux Femmes today at 12h30, with 37 women. We gathered on the terrace of Le Bastard Hotel with apéros, wine and savory macarons, under the umbrellas with Esmee singing songs in French and English.  At 13h, we went into the dining room.  Everyone was assigned a table, and no one but me knew everyone.  It was joyful for me to hear friends talking with each other and sharing a beautiful lunch.  

The Menu:
Courgettes roasted with cumin, citron, sauce tuna 
Filets de Rouget (fish), with mashed potatoes and sauce of anchovies and capers
Dessert of Cherries caramelized, cherry and syrah sorbet, cherry pie with chantilly cream, 
Coffee and a cookie

I have a diverse group of friends, from many countries, many careers and interests, and living now in the Gers.  I enjoyed every moment!