Souvenir #5- Olive Wood Cutting Board

"Our best souvenir was our "Large Olive Wood" cutting board that seemed to weigh a 100 lbs and filled up our suitcase when we returned.  I'm sure the baggage handlers loved moving it around the air terminals!!!"

Alan M., NC

Olive wood is obtained from a tree grown in Mediterranean countries, including the Provence area in France where is it very popular. It has a diverse variety of natural color and tonal depth, due to the annual structure. It is also resistant to decay and receptive to a number of surfacing treatments, which makes it the perfect wood for cutting and chopping boards. But because of the wood's high density, those boards are very heavy indeed!

Souvenir #4- Cookies from Rocamadour

"My best souvenir from France was cookies from Rocamadour -- I think they were made of almonds and sugar -- brown and crispy.  Absolutely delicious, and have never found a recipe for them."

Karen B., Canada

Rocamadour has attracted visitors for its incredible setting in a gorge above a tributary of River Dordogne. One of the local specialties is Foie Gras, but this area is also known for its walnuts, hazelnuts and almonds which make various delicious  crunchy biscuits called "Croquants" ("Crunchy" in French)

Souvenir #3- Engagement in Les Baux

"The VERY best "souvenir" I brought back from France was my engagement ring~ My ( then future ) husband surprised me with a birthday trip to Provence. On my birthday, in a quaint little bistro in Les Baux de Provence, he proposed~ the entire bistro toasted us with glasses of pastis, and the Chef presented us with an elegant dessert.  We visit Provence as often as we can, and look forward to our next trip 2013~"

Judi S., NJ

Les Baux de Provence is know as one of the most picturesque villages of France. It combines its outstanding medieval an Renaissance heritage with a spread of culture that make it a jewel of the Provence area. And apparently, it is also a highly romantic place!

Souvenir #2- Roudor Biscuits

"Best souvenir was roudor biscuits from St. Michel Biscuiterie…"

Bill H., CA

At the end of the XIXth Century, a French Chef named Joseph Grellier, living in a small village of Brittany called Saint-Michel-Chef-Chef, became famous for his round and golden Galettes. In 1905, he started selling them to Parisian Ladies who were visiting Brittany, and it became a huge success. In 1919, the company "Biscuiterie St Michel" was born!

One of their most famous treats is this thick butter cookie called Palet Breton or "Roudor" ("Golden Wheel"), both crunchy and melt-in-your-mouth... A unique French treat! 

Souvenir #1- Carte Noire Coffee

Here is the first one of our customers' replies, and many other ones will follow. Thanks so much to all of you who responded! 

"Simple... I tried Carte Noire coffee there and have been drinking it ever since."

Marcela K, Seattle, WA

Known for the perfection of its aroma, Carte Noire is made from carefully roasted Arabica beans, and is a full, well-balanced coffee. It is roasted in Laverune, near Montpellier, in the South of France. You'll find Carte Noire coffee on our website, by the unit or by the case for those of you who want to stack up and get a great price! And we also carry the Decaf version for those coffee lovers who want to sleep at night =)

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Crazy for Macarons!

Have you ever tasted French Macarons? Not to be confused with Coconut Macaroons, those delicate French almond cookies are just beautifully decadent. The macaron as it is known today was created in the early 20th Century by Pierre Desfontaines of the French pâtisserie Laduree, composed of two almond meringue discs filled with a layer of buttercream, jam, or ganache filling. Not only do they look pretty, they taste absolutely divine.

Try one of our 12 or 48 assortments, you'll become a fan! And, for those of you who are picky on the flavors, we now offer a custom option for our 48 Macaroon Trays. Now you really have no excuse not to try them =)