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 would love to give the Dessert Gift Basket of Chocolate, Cheese and Wine to a couple of friends as they love wine and chocolate both.
I’d like to get the Vegan Cracked Pepper Hard Artisan Cheese by Treeline because it is such a unique product!
Chocolate Truffles because I love chocolate
I would like to both give and receive Goat’s Milk Fudge; it looks decadent.
I like the blissful brownies in a gift box because I would love to give it as a gift.
I choose a Little Bit of France It has everything
Cheese, mini toasts & chocolate
I’d love to win the Artisan Hazelnut Chocolate spread by Audere. Just take a tablespoon of that spread of lick it off. Must be nirvana!
I’d love to receive the Dark Chocolate & Orange Truffles Dusted with Cocoa by T’a Milano. To me there is no better combination than dark chocolate and orange! Thanks.
I would like to try the Black Wax Dutch Gouda. We love cheese! Thank you
I’m all about trying new sauces and I’m intrigued by their Bottega di Sicilia Pomodorino Ciliegino (Cherry Tomato) Sauce. I’d love to try that.
Dorset Drum English Farmhouse Cheddar
I would love the Triple Chocolate Cheesecake because cheesecake and chocolate are my favorite.
I would love to get the The Chocolat Moderne Kimono Collection. I love dark chocolate and know I would love this
I would like to get the 5 Extra Virgin Olive Oil – Limited Edition Red Bottle. Olive oil is a good oil to cook with.
I would love to get the chocolate almond toffee. They are 3 of my favorite things all rolled into one!
I would love to get the lemon artichoke pesto because I love arthichokes. I think it would be great for dipping veggies.
I would like to try the Alabama White Barbecue Sauce I like different types of BBQ sauces and have never heard of a white one before.
I would like to get the edible gold flakes, because I have seen them on some dessert recipes that I want to try.
I would like to try the Appetito for Antispasto Gift Basket. I always enjoy the antispasto plate when I go out to eat Italian.
YUM! Thanks a lot, I just gained 20lbs looking at their website. I’d love something like their “Chocolate Lover’s Classic Gift Basket”. Oh.my.gosh. Thanks and God bless!