I read an article today which introduced a concept I hadn’t come across before. I knew Unesco made awards to structures and places but wasn’t aware of a more recent innovation – an award to be given to things classed as an ‘Intangible Heritage’; defined in the article as ‘cultural treasures’.
Moves are afoot to place the Mediterranean diet on this list. And a quoted key ingredient in the Mediterranean diet – tomatoes !
The decision as to whether status is granted has yet to made – so I don’t know whether I’m just growing the humble tomato in my garden or whether I’m growing an integral part of an Unesco ‘Intangible Heritage’ treasure. And if I am -will that change how I feel about my casual but dedicated consumption of this ‘gem’ ?!
