The Noir de Bigorre is the black pig from our part of SW France. The breed was almost extinct, but is now thriving again. Reared in the open and eating acorns and foraging in the woods, it's far tastier than supermarket ham and saucisson.
No gavage. The old lady wants to feed her ducks their daily ration of maize, but they have other ideas.
A drawing commissioned by Plaimont as part of a wine label to celebrate the Chinese Year of the Pig.
Gascons pride themselves on their traditions, but even they have accepted some aspects of 'la vie moderne'.
Reproduced as giclée print in various sizes, some with mounts.
When you're retired and too old for la chasse, this is a good alternative.
This black sheep has seen that one of the herd has gone off on its own and comments on it, oblivious of the irony.
The Noir de Bigorre is the black pig from our part of SW France. The breed was almost extinct, but is now thriving again. Reared in the open and eating acorns and foraging in the woods, it's far tastier than supermarket ham and saucisson.
