the baskets of Lalbenque
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Continuing on the theme of memorable things from the Lalbenque truffle market, from the faces of the people, whose every wrinkle tells a story, and now to little baskets of treasure. The truffle hunters from areas all around Lalbenque, and some as far south as the Midi, came to market with little paniers or baskets full of treasures, demurly hidden in multi-colored kitchen towels. Walking around the market, it's these baskets -some handsome, some old, some new, some quite wretched workmanship, and others a marvel of homemade glory- that were sometimes even more interesting than the treasured content within.
A window on another world! thanks so much
Posted by: CK | Feb 26, 2007 3:26:07 AM
Any of these baskets and contents is worth a Chloé or Dior handbag ! But much more tasty and valuable...
Posted by: Thierry | Feb 26, 2007 4:42:25 AM
waouh, this market must be the paradise. I dream to go to this market at least once.
COuld you tell what were the average prices for thosse black truffles?
Posted by: Laurent | Feb 26, 2007 6:22:35 AM
I love all of the cloths they have used (and the truffles don't look too bad either!). Thanks for sharing all of your wonderful pictures of people and places in France.
Posted by: Gemma | Feb 26, 2007 6:23:36 AM
Great pics!!! Great post!!!
Posted by: Duane | Feb 26, 2007 12:53:24 PM
Love the rustic feel--great shots!
Posted by: Susan from Food "Blogga" | Feb 27, 2007 4:19:17 AM
Dreamy. Anyone have one of those Tennessee truffles?
Posted by: Jeremy | Feb 28, 2007 3:35:22 PM
Hello Pim,
Great pictures. Did you encounter any resistance to your photography? I have heard that the people at these markets would rather stay off the radar, and private.
Merci! Erik
Posted by: Erik | Mar 1, 2007 8:11:35 AM
how wonderful - each basket tells a story and has it's own life.
i also very much enjoyed the portraits of your previous post.
Posted by: Linda, The Village Vegetable | Mar 2, 2007 8:08:13 AM
Ces truffes dans des paniers et sacs ... rangées dans les serviettes de table, mouchoir, torchons de tous les jours ...
Il ne manque que le parfum.
Posted by: La Cuiller En Bois | Mar 6, 2007 12:09:28 AM
Hi Pim,
Fabulous post and I adore the photograph of that baseket. I've chosen this for my 'Delectable Posts' roundup!
http://asliceofcherrypie.blogspot.com/2007/03/delectable-posts.html
Posted by: Julia | Mar 24, 2007 3:06:17 PM