21 Feb 2013
14 Feb 2013
Truffle trip
I ventured south to the Corbieres to visit a truffle fair in
the village of Lesquerde last weekend. I’d read that at 11.30 there would be a
truffle dog demonstration.
On arrival, things were pretty quiet and after
enquiring, was told that it was a poor year for truffles, that just a few had
been sold earlier and they knew nothing about a truffle dog! Not to worry, a
few nice market stalls, including the biggest pot of stewed snails I’ve ever
seen.
And the scenery was magnificant, good views of the snow-covered Pyrenees,
a drive past the Cathar castle ‘Queribus’ and a scenic if rather longer than
expected drive back through the Corbieres themselves.
6 Feb 2013
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