Valentine's day is one of my favourite days of the year. Its a day where you make a special effort & tell the one you love how much they mean to you. Our 12 day of Arctic weather decided to thaw this morning, so I called one of my favourite restaurants Aux Fountaines in La Reole, they said they could fit us in. So booted & suited  we ventured out & fortunately the roads were much better. 

The Restaurant specialises in South West France cuisine, its delicacies are seasonal & hearty. I started with a Coupe of Champagne,  while trying to decide what to choose from the fabulous menu. We were in for a very special lunch. My starter was a Seafood Bouillabaisse with a cognac & cream foam, a delicate little salad of seafood & rocket, absolutely yummy full of big flavours. To follow a Cabbage parcel stuffed with fresh salmon & a smoked salmon mousse poached in a white wine & stock broth which was made into a cream sauce, this was sitting on a bed of sautéed mixed vegetables. Light delicate & full of flavour but not heavy in any way. To finish a chocolate mousse with white chocolate ice cream, very rich but hey chocolate & Valentine Day go hand in hand. Espresso coffee with handmade macaroons & little chocolate cakes. Feeling full, thoroughly spoilt & full of love.