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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the jam collection
One of the items that caught my eye right away is the “Basket of Meat and Cheese Favorites” I would love to gift it to my Son! He just started a new job and can’t afford fancy things like this. I know he’d really appreciate this great collection of tasty goodies 🙂 iGourmet has so many delicious sounding items!!
I would love the gourmet snacking for the gang basket because I love the assortment and next time I have my lady friends over I could just put out the basket, make tea and coffee, and we’d be set for the night!
Strawberry Cheesecake look yummy
Love to try the Righteous Felon Jerky. I am a huge lover of jerky and also love just about anything spicy. I love cooking with habaneros as I love their flavor. I use it in so many dishes, which is why the Habanero Escobar flavor seems like one I would enjoy.
I think we would love to try the American Artisan Classic Gift Basket with the different cheeses, salsa pepperoni and chocolate, sounds great to me
I would like to get the Basket of Organic Delights because I have been trying to eat really really healthy and this looks like stuff I can have. Thanks!
Cheese is my favorite food, so I’d really like to get the Basket of Cheese Favorites.
I would love to get American Artisan Premier Gift Basket
I love Entertaining For 20. That is a great idea when having a party. Complete set, don’t have to worry if items are a good combination.
I would really love to try the Dark Chocolate Bar with Cranberry & Raspberry by Michel Cluizel because that bar combines all of my favorite flavors in one!
I would love to give the German Classic Gift Basket to my husband. He spent several of his formative years in Germany while his dad was stationed there. He misses it a lot, and I think that would make him very happy and nostaglic!
i would like to get the American Artisan Premier Gift Basket i think it would provide a lot of different things to try
I’d love to get the Mousse Foie Gras and Accompaniment Gift Board because it sounds delicious and I’d love to try it!
I LOVE orange chocolate, and it’s hard to find around my neck of the woods….but, look what I found: Milk Chocolate Orange Chocolat Chaud in Gift Tin and I would actually give it to myself…..
I would love the Basket of Meat and Cheese Favorites, because nothing says lovin’ like meat!
I would like to give the Basket of Meat and Cheese Favorites to my husband. He would absolutely love it. Some of his favorite things to eat!
I would like to get iGourmet’s Bacon Lover’s Feast in Gift Box for my husband because he loves bacon.
The Artisan American Bacon Gift Basket! Because, BACON! 3 different kinds! AND a Chocolate Bacon Candy Bar . . . Bacon and Chocolate Pancake Mix . . . Bacon BBQ Sauce . . . heaven!
I love the Aceto Balsamico Tradizionale di Modena 12 Yr Red Gift Box by La T. Because it looks amazing