France's gastronomy is a rich tapestry weaving the specialties of many regions. Yet when it comes to naming a gourmet heartland, Périgord, in southwestern France, is as strong a contender as it gets. Sample our Sud-Ouest selection for a taste of its many delectable classics.
Our selection features Rougié* duck foie gras, pâtés, duck rillettes, Moulard duck leg confit, and duck fat; Coco Tarbais beans (the key ingredient for cassoulet); Pébeyre black truffles; Distillerie du Périgord fruits and mini pastries in liqueur, and Bovetti chocolates.
We have also included favorites from other southwestern regions, such as Espelette pepper from the Basque Country; Sarments du Médoc (chocolate twigs) and Guinettes (chocolate-coated cherries with Armagnac) from the Bordeaux region; and Favols prunes, fruit preserves and flower jellies from Aquitaine.
Enjoy the flavors. Take good care of yourself.
Marianne Prébet
Owner & Gourmand-in-Chief
*Full disclosure: Rougié is based in Périgord but the North American market has been supplied by its Quebec facility for nearly 20 years now.
Just in: more French favorites
Among the French favorites recently added to our shelves you will find Groix & nature gourmet fish soup and lobster bisque from Brittany, Les Mouettes d'Arvor langoustine rillettes, Brets potato chips with Jura cheese, Distillerie du Périgord Guinettes (cherries in liqueur) in a beautiful new square bottle, Arnaud Soubeyran mini tutti frutti calissons, and Maison Pécou's unique Liquicroq bonbons (a heart of liquid salter butter caramel encased in sugar-coated dark chocolate).
If there is a French treat you would like to find on our website, please share your craving with us.
Suggestions for your French agenda
There is plenty of exciting French cultural events all around America. Enjoy your picks!
The Cleveland Museum of Art presents Monet in Focus. Through August 11.
The Denver Art Museum presents The 19th Century in European and American Art.
Houston's Museum of Fine Arts presents Vertigo of Color: Matisse, Derain, and the Origins of Fauvism. Through May 27.
In Los Angeles the Getty Museum presents Camille Claudel, a major exhibition showcasing some 60 sculptures. Through July 21.
In Los Angeles the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures presents Director's Inspiration: Agnès Varda, an exhibition showcasing the work of the most prominent female director of the New Wave. Through January 5, 2025.
In New York City, FIAF (French Institute) presents its new film series, Justine Triet: Anatomy of a Filmmaker. Through April 30.
The Philadelphia Museum of Art present Rodin's Hands.Through January 25, 2025.
The Saint Louis Art Museum presents Matisse and the Sea. Through May 12.
In Washington, DC Marc Chagall's magistral Orphée mosaic in on view in the sculpture garden of the National Gallery.
Try Marie Claire's recipe for black cherry gâteau basque
You'll love this Basque classic!
Ingredients (serves 6)
250g all purpose flour
125g butter, soft
2 eggs
1 tsp baking powder
1 tsp orange blossom water
a pinch salt
250g black cherry preserves
1 egg yolk
Directions
Preheat oven to 350°C (180°F).
Mix soft butter and sugar. Gradually add in eggs, flour, baking powder, salt, and orange blossom water. Form a ball and set aside for 1 hour.
Dust a little flour on a buttered springform pan. Lay 2/3 of the dough in the pan. Spread black cherry preserves up to 1 inch of the edge. Cover with the rest of the dough.
Brush with egg yolk and make tiny holes with a fork. Bake 40 minues. Let cool completely before removing from pan.