01 ■Tomme des Pyrénées: cheese you can't stop with eating fromThis semi-hard cheese made from uncooked pressed curd and pasteurized milk can be recognised by its golden-yellow or black crust and has had Protected Geographical Indication (IGP) status since 1996, meaning that its production is limited to a specific area. Can't decide? Feel free to try a piece of both, so you can taste the difference between the younger black and the golden-yellow, which has undergone a longer aging process.  Tomme des Pyrénées. Credits AlexNB. 02 ■Gâteau à la broche: sweet pine tree cakeThis festive cake in the shape of a pine tree is a sweet Pyrenees specialty, traditionally made for weddings and christenings. The recipe was brought to the Pyrenees by Napoleon's soldiers from Prussia. It's made from a liquid batter that's poured over a conical mold on a spit over an open fire. By turning the spit evenly, spikes form, giving it a pine tree effect. That's why it's called "Baumkuchen" in German. In the town of Arreau in the Hautes-Pyrénées department, there is even a special society, the Confrérie du Gâteau à la Broche, which organises a festival around this special delicacy every July. Hopefully, anyone who wants to visit the Pyrenees can go see it for themselves this coming summer.  Gâteau à la broche. Credits Aubadaurada.  Gâteau à la broche. Credits 120. 03 ■Ossau-Iraty: mouth-watering special sheep cheeseThis cheese made from uncooked pressed curd based on sheep's milk is made in the area between the Basque Country and Béarn, in the Hautes-Pyrénées and Pyrénées-Atlantiques departments. It has had Protected Designation of Origin (PDO) status since 1996. Even in the time of the Romans, Ossau-Iraty was in high demand, and today more than 4,000 tons of this cheese are produced annually, which is exported worldwide. Definitely worth a try.  Ossau-Iraty. Credits Jean Michel Etchecolonea. 04 ■Onion from Trébons: delicious sweet tasteThis type of onion, known for its delicious sweet taste, has been grown in the Bigorre region between the Pyrenees and the Val d'Adour since the 18th century. The onion has a white elongated bulb and a large green stalk that is used for all sorts of things. It is easily digestible and not sharp, so you won't have to deal with teary eyes while peeling and cutting. A handy benefit. The onions taste great both raw and cooked and are available all year round. This Pyrenean specialty was almost forgotten, but thanks to a group of enthusiasts, the sweet onions are happily back in fashion.  Onion from Trébons. Credits Gers Marlène Didier. When you're in the Pyrenees, indulging in these culinary delights is an unforgettable experience. The unique flavours of the region's specialties, including the savoury Tomme cheese, the sweet Gâteau à la broche, the special Ossau-Iraty sheep cheese and the deliciously sweet onions from Trébons, will tantalise your taste buds and leave you wanting more. So, why not plan a trip to the Pyrenees to enjoy all the delicious culinary delights that the region has to offer? 
Hanan I travel the world to find unexpected stories. 27 March 2023 Comments are closed.
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