The Ultimate French Pantry Gift Chest
The Ultimate French Pantry Gift Chest from iGourmet.com ($139)
The Chief Blonde Remarks: Wow! Today is my lucky day (and it may be yours too!) I was sent the The Ultimate French Pantry Gift Chest ($139) from iGourmet.com, North America’s leading online gourmet food website, and “Made in France, Made with Love”, an exclusive partner of the French Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Forestry.
Walt and I had a blast opening this wonderful 6 pound basket and were stunned by the provisions provided. We loved the way all the goodies was packaged in a wooden basket, finished with an elegant dark brown ribbon.
The “Made in France, Made with Love” gift basket showcases the authentic artisan flavors of France, and includes products from six outstanding French producers:
- France de Gourmay® France de Gourmay has been passing on traditional recipes for generations with a passion for taste and love of authenticity. France de Gourmay offers unique spreads, perfect on toast, fruits, and crackers.
- Les Comtes de Provence®
Les Comtes de Provence reveal the story of the Haute-Provence region through the culinary creations of jam. The preserves, made with fresh products and pure cane sugar, are slow-cooked in a cauldron, in accordance with tradition. - Maison Bruyère®
This modern small scale family biscuit factory located in the Midi Pyrenees region, offers a selection of all-natural biscuits confectioned for over three generations. Maison Bruyère carries on a unique savoir-faire in the production of baked goods. - Quai Sud®
Quai Sud finds its source of inspiration in current food trends and culinary traditions from all over the world. A simple preparation and you have yourself a ready-to drink cocktail that you can enjoy at any occasion. - Nectars de Bourgogne®
Nectars de Bourgogne, an innovative artisan fruit juice and gourmet food producer, makes a wonderful range of natural nectars. Based in the French wine region of Burgundy, Emmanuelle Baillard transposed her oenologist knowledge of wine to the fruit universe. - Ready to Bake®
Remarkably easy to prepare, these packets quickly create luxurious and thick French-style cakes. No additional ingredients are needed, just pour the mix, bake it, and let it cool. 10 minutes is all you need to become a French pastry chef.
Walt and I dived right into the France de Gourmay Caviar Aubergine (Olive and Eggplant dip). It was smooth and tasty. Both of us gave it a hearty thumbs up!
This morning I tried out several more goodies from the basket.
The Maison Bruyère Crispy Vanilla Flavored Wafers were divine, like “Hide in the cupboard so no one else can have them” divine (and I did.) The Les Comtes de Provence cherry plum compote was a totally new and unique experience…I love experiencing new tastes. I spread the compote on my seeded toast and I was in heaven. Shockingly, my favorite selection was the Tenderness Tea from Quai Sud, which gentle flavorings of vanilla and gingerbread.
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Oooh I love this gift basket. I know several people who would be thrilled to get this as a gift, I must keep it in mind. I’d be tempted to keep it, though……, so I better mail direct to them, or get an extra for me!
WOW! what a lovely basket of goodies this is, Who wouldn’t want to receive such a wonderful
and tasty treats.
This looks like a great basket to receive or give a a gift. 6 pounds of goodies is wonderful.
This looks delicious and would be great to try out snacks/food from a different culture!
Different and would love to try.
The Connoisseur’s Meat and Cheese Gift Basket looks awesome. Gourmet meat and cheese? Yes, please!
I would lovevto try the 16-Piece Chocolate Sea Salt Caramels in Art Deco Gift Box because it sounds decadent.
I would love to try the Basket of Meat and Cheese Favorites! Can’t really go wrong there!
I would like to try the Dutch Cheese Assortment because that is my dads side of the family comes from and I’ve heard they have a lot of good cheese. Really though I’d love to try any of the cheeses they have on there but I could never afford to buy them.
I would like the Basket of Cheese Favorites. I love cheese and this has a couple that I haven’t tried yet.
I would like the Basket of Cheese Favorites. It has some of my favorites as well as a couple I haven’t tried yet.
I would love to get he orange milk chocolate tin, because it sounds delicious.
The Anniversary Treasure Chest..I love having a selection to choose from…And i love all french foods..
Among my husbands other quirks, he loves to try different flavor jams and jellies :-). I would love to give him the A World of Jam Gift Collection.
I would like to get or give the American Artisanal Salami Collection in Gift Box. I love salami.
It would be great to taste so many different kinds. Plus, it’s arranged in a cute gift box.
I’d like the Basket of Meat and Cheese Favorites for my family.
The Key Lime Cheesecake would be my choice because my husband loves key lime pie and I think he’d love it in cheesecake form.
I would like to try the Nordic Sweets – Soft Raspberries, because I to try gummi candies.
I’d like to try the Australian Water Wheels.