Another great day

It was another beautiful day today, 80s, sunny. We spent most of it shopping in Limoges! We don't really like shopping, but that's OK, we got a lot accomplished. More about that later.

Fresh tarragon

When we returned, we made poulet à l'estragon, chicken (or in this case, turkey cutlets) in a tarragon mustard sauce with mashed potatoes and sauteed green beans. The sauce is luscious and very easy: 2tsp olive oil/butter, 1T dijon (the real deal), 1/2 heavy cream (I used 1/4c fromage blanc and 1/4c milk) and a good tablespoon + fresh, chopped tarragon from the garden. Warm the dijon & mild over low heat, add the fresh tarragon and let sit (off heat). Cook everything else. When about ready, rewarm sauce, add fromage frais and a bit of S&P, it should be hot, but don't let bubble or it will break. Spoon over sautéed boneless chicken and enjoy with a chilled glass of vin blanc (or vin rosé de Provence in our case).

Lavender & our herb garden.