{"id":94717,"date":"2021-12-04T09:25:12","date_gmt":"2021-12-04T09:25:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bjelasica-komovi.me\/trijumf-crnogorske-tradicije-u-parizu-gorska-trpeza-dobitnik-gourmand-nagrade\/"},"modified":"2026-05-02T09:41:37","modified_gmt":"2026-05-02T09:41:37","slug":"a-triumph-for-montenegrin-tradition-in-paris-mountain-bounty-wins-at-the-gourmand-awards","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/bjelasica-komovi.me\/en\/a-triumph-for-montenegrin-tradition-in-paris-mountain-bounty-wins-at-the-gourmand-awards\/","title":{"rendered":"A Triumph for Montenegrin Tradition in Paris: “Mountain Bounty” Wins at the Gourmand Awards"},"content":{"rendered":"
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\n When we began collecting recipes from over 50 housewives, mountain women, and shepherds<\/strong> from northern Montenegro, we knew we had a gem. Yet, the moment Edouard Cointreau<\/strong>, founder of the world\u2019s most prestigious culinary award, opened the ceremony in Paris, we realized our \u201cMountain Bounty\u201d<\/strong> was no longer just a local story \u2013 it had become a global standard.\n <\/p>\n

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A Little Masterpiece in Paris<\/h4>\n

\n December 2021 at Les Cordeliers<\/strong> was marked by world gastronomy. The Gourmand World Cookbook Awards introduced us with memorable words: \u201cAnd now, a little masterpiece from Montenegro…\u201d. In strong competition, Mountain Bounty<\/strong> won the award in the category Best Free Tourism Book<\/strong>.\n <\/p>\n

Epicenter of Interest<\/h4>\n

\n Our stand was the epicenter of attention. Visitors were fascinated by katun stories, many already planning trips to Montenegro. Support came from Ambassador Ivan Ivani\u0161evi\u0107<\/strong>, his deputy Mrs. Raspopovi\u0107<\/strong>, and Milena Kotlica<\/strong> from the Ministry of Agriculture.\n <\/p>\n

Encounters that Connect Worlds<\/h4>\n

\n The Paris fair was not only an award ceremony but also a place of remarkable encounters. We met Mireille Sanchez<\/strong>, winner of Best Chef Book 2019, who decided to include recipes from Mountain Bounty in her future works. German influencer Alexandra<\/strong> immediately shared the story of Montenegrin mountain cuisine with her followers.\n <\/p>\n

What is Mountain Bounty?<\/h4>\n

\n This publication is more than a recipe collection \u2013 it reflects culture, tradition, and mountain life. The cuisine is:\n <\/p>\n