It's almost Christmas. During this magical time, we like to share friendly moments around a good meal with the family. To delight your guests, here are some ideas for creating an unforgettable table, inspired by our magnificent territory. From cutlery to decorations and refined dishes, treat your family to a 100% Aubrac Christmas.
A unique table decoration
The table is the first thing your guests will discover when they enter your home. To make an impression, focus on natural objects, reminiscent of the green meadows of Aubrac and the colorful forests of Truyère. To make it even more memorable, opt for handcrafted tableware and cutlery.
A table as natural as Aubrac
For your table decoration, don't look far. A pair of boots, scissors, a basket, you are ready to collect everything you need from the source. A few fir branches, pine cones and a little wild moss will be perfect for making your table warm, in the holiday spirit. The little extra: a pleasant natural scent of undergrowth will perfume your interior.
100% tray tableware and cutlery
For your table, bet everything onlocal artisanal. Many artisans, ceramists and potters will offer you a range of tableware that will enhance your dishes.
As for the cutlery, no mystery, adorn your tables with magnificent Laguiole knives. This is the essential condition for your Aubrac-themed table to take on its full meaning.
Aubrac on the plate: a guaranteed treat
All the guests have arrived. The gifts were unwrapped amid general euphoria. It's time to sit down at the table. Here are some ideas for a meal worthy of the greatest feasts, but always respecting the Aubrac theme.
An unusual aperitif for traveling
The aperitif is an essential part of any French meal, and even more so for a holiday. We invite you to introduce your guests to the Aubrac whiskey. The Twelve distillery, which is located in Laguiole, creates exceptional drinks that rival Scottish whiskey.
A feast of local dishes
For your meal, we offer you a complete menu, to allow your guests to taste all the flavors of Aubrac. You can accompany it with wine from here. Traditional dishes always go well with local wines. THE Coultades du Coustoubi, a family estate on the slopes of the Viadène, will delight you.
Dishes to share for a convivial starter
To start the festivities, opt for a farm charcuterie board. The Martinie farm is the ideal place to source direct sales. A sure value that will please everyone. For vegetarians, why not offer farçous without meat ? This Aveyron specialty is wildly successful, whatever the occasion.
The traditional Aligot – Viande Aubrac
As the saying goes, you don't change a winning team. There Aubrac breed meat is an exceptional, tender meat that will delight everyone. For the aligot, in addition to the spectacular effect of spinning it, you can add a festive side to it by opting for theAligot with truffle made by Young Mountain Cheese Cooperative. Also, you can complete your accompaniments with delicious chestnuts, harvested on the slopes of the Truyère gorges, at the chestnut farm.
A cheese platter from the platter
The cheese There is no shortage of options in Aubrac and the Truyère gorges to offer your table a platter worthy of the greatest restaurants: Laguiole PDO, Ecir, Thérondels, fourmette de la Viadène, and many others.
A dessert from Carladez to end sweetly
For dessert, we invite you to discover a Carladez specialty: Encalat tart. This gourmet tart, made with fresh tomato, will end your meal beautifully and gently.
With or without alcohol, a digestive that smells like Aubrac
After several hours of meals at the table, a digestive is required. We have the perfect plant for that. THE Aubrac tea. In infusion or liqueur, its minty taste will be the perfect finishing touch for a successful Aubrac-themed Christmas meal!
As an accompaniment, opt for chocolates with unique tastes, made since 1878 by the nuns of theBonneval Abbey. A delight, which goes perfectly with the subtle taste of Aubrac tea.
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