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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I’d like the Apology Pie Mix because that little puppy on the front of the package is soooo cute!!
Really great site! I would love to get their A World of Honey Collection since I am obsessed with honey and use it whenever I can.
The American Artisanal Salami Collection in Gift Box would make a great gift for my husband. He likes salami and would like to try the different flavors. Thanks.
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The choco lava cake looks so good 🙂
I would like to try the 16-Piece Chocolate Sea Salt Caramels in Art Deco Gift Box because I love chocolate and caramel!
any of the chocolates would be great for me. I can’t get enough chocolate
Any of the chocolate gift baskets because I simply love chocolate too much! <3
I’d love the 16-Piece Chocolate Sea Salt Caramels in Art Deco Gift Box because it’s pretty and you can NEVER go wrong with chocolate! 🙂
I think it would be really cool to have the edible gold flakes to use for my baking and whatever else I learn that I could use it for. 🙂
I would like to get the Amedei Selezioni Gift Box b/c I really love chocolate.
The I Love You Gift Chest sounds delicious. It has yummy chocolates and jams.. and goodies 😀
Organic and Vegan Quinoa Chia Chocolate Bites by Brooklyn Munchie
because they are vegan chocolate! mmm
I would love to try the chocolate lava cake mix!
I would like to give the Chocolate Treasures of The World Gift Trunk to my husband, because he is a connoisseur of chocolate.
I like the 16 piece dark chocolate sea salt caramels. You cannot go wrong with chocolate! It is such a perfect gift.
I would like to try out the cheese assortment. Their are so many cheeses to choose from. Also I would like to try out their wine.
I would probably like or give something with chocolates and wine and maybe cheese…lol. Thank you!
I would love a variety of yummy coffee for my husband. He is a huge coffee lover!
Black Summer Truffle Butter by Valnerina Tartufi would make a fabulous gift to give OR receive. Anyone who loves truffles or real butter would be in heaven!