The Specialities of the Dordogne

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If you are headed to the romantic country of France for your holiday, you should make sure not to miss out on the delectable dishes that the country has to offer. So, for a real gastronomic adventure, you should drop by the county of Périgord in the south west. Here are a few of the recipes that your taste buds can indulge in when you get there:

Confit de Canard – A delicacy that is created with the leg of a duck. It is prepared in an ancient process of preservation that consists of curing a piece of meat with salt and then poaching it in its own fat. It is typically stored in a jar or tin until the time it is fried.

Foie Gras – A product that is made of a goose's liver that has been specially fattened. Its flavour is commonly described as rich, buttery, and delicate and it can be purchased whole or incorporated into a pate, perhaps with bits.

Périgord Truffles – Also known as “black diamonds” due to their rarity and price, these grow on oak and hazelnut trees and are usually in season from the end of November until around Mid-March. When you cannot find fresh ones, you can go for the oil form.

Walnuts – The trees that bear these are rather numerous in the region's valley and are considered as part of the heritage of the landscape. And even though the French varieties are smaller, you can find four kinds of these hard-shelled fruits in one area alone.

Wine – Thanks to the river that flows around Bergerac, the area is suitable for growing grapes and, of course, for creating many red, white, and rose alcoholic drinks. Pécharmant should be the most famous though.

Of course, the best way for you to go on a food adventure would be to find yourself a holiday home with a central location. This way, you do not have to worry about access to restaurants and other eating establishments that feature traditional cuisine. Just browse through this site to view a range of accommodation providers.