This weekend, France celebrates its gastronomic heritage. This is the second edition of this new annual event that takes place throughout France. This follows the UNESCO's 2010 designation of the French gastronomic meal to the list of
World Intangible Heritages, which honors the traditional social practice for celebrating with meals moments in life-- birthdays, births, anniversaries, weddings, achievements or the customary sunday lunch at maman et papa. It is a celebration in the art of good eating, drinking and togetherness. A proper French meal includes a careful selection of dishes, the purchase of fresh locally grown products bought at the local market, pairing the food with wine and the setting of a beautiful table. It usually starts with an aperitif and "amuse gueules" (nibbles), proceed with a starter ("entree"), a main dish of fish/or meat with vegetables; salads with cheese, dessert and coffee with an after-meal liqueur. This year festival's theme is French Terroir whereas the local cuisines of the different regions of France (27 including Corsica and overseas territories) will be celebrated in their own unique way. Here are five regional specialities I or someone with me especially enjoyed. Bon Appetit!
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| Escargot de Bourgogne |
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| Choucroute d'Alsace |
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| Cassoulet de Toulouse |
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| Mussels of Arcachon-Aquitaine |
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| Tarte Tatin- Sologne (my absolute favorite!) |
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