In order to start this quest, reach the fishing hut northwest from White Orchard Village (M1,13) and talk to the Old woman standing in front of it. After hearing her out, pick the Aard sign and use it to destroy the closed door. Enter inside and activate witcher senses. Examine the corpse found under the window and then find the silver monocle lying on the ground.
Walk to the kitchen and pick burned papers from the stove. Open the inventory and try to read the message written on the papers. Finally pick the frying pan from the kitchen table. You can return to the old woman now. Give her the frying pan (10 experience point) and you will receive food in return.