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 get the Hazelnuts Dipped in Dark Chocolate by T’a Milano because this would be such a treat! I would spoil myself with this and treat myself after any task well accomplished!
I would like to try the A Little Bit of Ireland because I have always wanted to go there.
Nodines Woodland Spiral cut ham is something I would love to try
I think that the Alcohol Kissed Treasures sounds fun and interesting and different to try and how can anything with alcohol added be bad?
The Anniversary Treasure Chest sounds good. great variety and lots of stuff I think either I would like or my wife would like.
American Artisan Premier Gift Basket everything looks so perfect and really good products and high quality too
I would purchase Albereto Unfiltered Organic Extra Virgin Olive Oil because I have always wanted to try a high end EVO. I’ve had fresh squeezed olive oil in Italy and would love to experience that taste again.
I want the 1lb Brie. I could live on Brie (I think).
I would like to receive A World of Jam Gift Collection. I love jam and am always on the lookout for delicious flavors. I love it on toast, English muffins and crepes. A gift like this would be much appreciated.
I would like to gift the American Artisanal Salami Collection in Gift Box to my kids becuase they love salami. It’s a favorite snack of theirs.
The basket of meat and cheeses.. Yum!!!!!!!
Would love to try the 5 Organic Extra Virgin Olive Oil – love cooking with olive oil & this sounds awesome!!~
I would love the American Caviar gift set. It sounds really good.
Thanks for the chance.
I would love to give the Black Truffle Olive Oil by Valnerina Tartufi, so yummy!
Anniversary Treasure Chest, I would like to try all the items there, I’m not one to taste different things especially when it comes to food or snacks I am not familiar with.
Anniversary treasure chest
I’d love to try the 16-Piece Chocolate Sea Salt Caramels because I love salted caramels.
I would love any of the cheeses.
I AM ORIGINALLY FROM KENTUCKY AND I WOULD LOVE THE Kentucky Woods Bourbon Barrel Cake
I would love to get the Extra TRIPLE Aged Gouda – Aged 5 Years because we always looking for good cheese!