Tag Archives: French regional cuisine

French Flavours: Pounti, Traditional Auvergnat Dish

Posted on 14/10/2018 by nessafrance

During our recent visit to Cantal, we had the opportunity to taste again a dish that is traditional to northern Aveyron/southern Cantal: pounti. Before we first visited that area, 25 years ago, I had never come across this dish, not … Continue reading →

Posted in Food/drink/recipes, History | Tagged Auvergne, Cantal, French regional cuisine, Goose Fat and Garlic, Jeanne Strang, peasant food, picoussel, pounti, SW France | 6 Comments

Bach, an Ancient Village on the Causse de Limogne

Posted on 18/04/2016 by nessafrance

This was a week of excursions. Yesterday, we rehearsed and sang in the biannual scratch choir concert in Puycelsi, a hilltop fortified village in the Tarn. As always, it was an inspiring event. The concerts are held in aid of the … Continue reading →

Posted in Food/drink/recipes, Personalities, Places | Tagged Auberge Lou Bourdie, Bach, French regional cuisine, lavoir, Lot, Monique Valette, patrimoine, phosphate mines, Phosphatières du Cloup d'Aural, SW France | 6 Comments

French Regional Cuisine: L’Auberge Lou Bourdie at Bach

Posted on 04/12/2014 by nessafrance

Bach is a small village on the Causse de Limogne, in the heart of truffle country. In common with many rural French villages, it’s a quiet place nowadays. But it does have a rather good restaurant, l’Auberge Lou Bourdie.