©Anja Bakowska
VAT No. 01274230075
Stories
Black Bread
Freshly baked bread is priceless: it is not just good food but a symbol of home, security, and hope for tomorrow. Its warmth and flavor comforted people especially during the winter months when food was harder to find. In the past, the whole village would gather and light the oven only a few times a year to save wood, taking turns baking bread made with their own wheat. They had to keep the fire going for 5 or 6 hours, using long larch logs. Everyone had their own task. The wheat came from the fields of the village families. The bread had to last all winter and when it became hard it was softened and eaten with hot milk or wine. Even today, in memory of this ancient tradition, every year some ovens in the villages of the Aosta Valley are lit and thus once again heat, light, and bake as they once did. It is truly a privilege to be part of this tradition.
©Anja Bakowska
VAT No. 01274230075