1.   Appropriately, a holly bush grows up against it, now laden with seasonal red berries.

2.   It comes with seasonal berries with lemon creme fraiche, breakfast pastries, coffee and a half-bottle of Tattinger champagne.

3.   Serve with seasonal berries and a dollop of whipped cream or a scoop of French vanilla ice cream.

4.   Two to seek out are the lovely buttermilk pudding cake with seasonal berries, and the tart, creamy goat-cheese blintzes with sun-dried blueberry compote.

5.   When she made it at Christmas, she had Grandpa Gus decorate it with holly leaves and seasonal berries.

6.   You can also substitute peaches for the pears, or add a small handful of seasonal berries to the plate.