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the last weeks of their lives, and slaughtered for their livers, meat, and fluffy down—see
de canard
(duck meat preserved in its own fat—sounds terrible, but tastes great).
Pommes de terre sarladaises
are mouthwatering, thinly sliced potatoes fried in duck
fat and commonly served with
confit de canard.
Wild truffles are dirty black tubers that
grow underground, generally on the roots of oak trees. Farmers traditionally locate them
with sniffing pigs and then charge a fortune for their catch (roughly $250 per pound).
Native cheeses are Cabécou (a silver-dollar-size, pungent, nutty-flavored goat cheese) and
Echourgnac (made by local Trappist monks). You'll find walnuts
(noix)
in salads, cakes,
liqueurs, salad dressings, and more.
Wines to sample are Bergerac (red, white, and rosé), Pecharmant (red, must be at
least four years old), Cahors (a full-bodied red), and Monbazillac (sweet dessert wine).
The
vin de noix
(sweet walnut liqueur) is delightful before dinner.
Remember, restaurants serve only during lunch (11:30-14:00) and dinner
(19:00-21:00, later in bigger cities); bigger cafés serve food throughout the day.
