Our menus
A couple
of girls from New Zealand who were touring Europe said our breakfast
was the best they had eaten on a three month holiday and Israelis who
come from a tradition of Kibbutz life (where you eat everything put
before you) have been known to stay at our table until 11.00am, but we
are really more interested in the quality.
Au Petit
Verger has a large and productive garden with in season, a wide variety
of salads, soft fruits, vegetables and of course the produce of the
orchard from which it gains its name. All our produce is grown without
the use of chemicals though the cows of Puivert have contributed
greatly to the quality of the soil.
Our own
chickens and ducks, fed only on natural vegetable based products,
provide a regular supply of eggs and in due course we expect to be
producing our own honey from hives in our forest.
For
breakfast you can choose from a variety of options to suit the world
wide mix of visitors we can expect to receive in a typical year.
Cereals,
yoghurts, croissants and naturally, freshly baked french bread are
complimented by fruit juice, coffee, tea or your choice of
herb teas. In season we offer a Catalan breakfast of fresh tomatoes
with olive oil served on fresh bread or toast. Fresh figs, both green and purple are brought in from the
garden. Of course the chickens and ducks contribute too with hard
boiled or soft boiled eggs laid that day if you wish. Jams will usually
include a homemade pot or two and of course the local honey. If there
was any gateaux left over from the night before, even that can appear.
But unless you live on a kibbutz, you don't need to eat it all. Just
enjoy what you want in an unhurried atmosphere.
Evening
meals reflect the same trend, entrees of fresh soups or salads, a meat
or fish course with fresh vegetables, a home made dessert and hot
beverage, all washed down with generous quantities of good local
wine. We believe our menu represents better value than a restaurant
meal. Late arrivals can be catered
for, as can vegetarians and other dietary requirements. If this sounds
too much just ask for a simple menu and we will propose something to
you.
