Flavors of the Mountains | Donna in Piedmont
Gap France is just across the Maritime Alps from the Piedmont region of Italy. As a crow flies it is only about 90 miles, and by car we drive over the beautiful Colle di Maddellena. It is possible to walk along the ancient hiking trails of the people who live in the mountains, historically they were neither French or Italian, they were Occitone. Well, they still are. The cultural and culinary influences being so close to these mountains is significant to the people.
On May 17 and 18, 2008, the Slow Food Coolporteur convivium in the French Alps will host an event dedicated to the products and flavors of the mountains. Savoirs et saveurs de montagne will be a unique event for this westernmost Alpine area, a celebration of terroir, a school of taste and an open discussion about the future. ...slow food, Maritime Alps