FRANCE | Sunday, 17 October 2010 | Views [266]
Taste...
...not just the infamous "foie gras" (goose or duck liver) but the region's walnuts. Périgord Noirs' four varieties of walnuts have their own AOC (Appellation d'Origine Contrôlée) or "designation of origin."*
Bite into a slightly bitter fresh "green" nut off the tree, or savour the more classical dried variety. Drizzle golden nut oil over fresh steamed green beans, or toast to your friends' health with a "Vin de Noix" appéritif drink.
(Photo: Detail wood bowl full of walnuts)
* Def.Wiki: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/AOC_(wine)
