Simply Gourmand: New Products - Cooking & Baking Aids

Brown Sugar Cubes

Thu, 28 Feb 2013 16:40:15 +0000

La Perruche rough cut cubes of pure cane golden brown sugar are very appreciated by gourmets for their traditional shape and authentic taste.

La Perruche, whose origin dates back to the 19th century in Nantes (then a major port for agricultural commodities from the Americas), is a renow..

Price: $5.90

Mousline

Wed, 20 Feb 2013 18:00:56 +0000

It's hard to find a French kitchen without at least one pack of Mousline. Mix 500 ml of water and 250 ml of milk (increase the proportion of milk for a smoother texture), pour Mousline flakes, stir, heat in microwave oven for 4 minutes, add salt and pepper to your taste. Et voilà, your m..

Price: $2.90

Buckwheat Flour

Fri, 08 Feb 2013 15:11:36 +0000

Buckwheat flour aka farine de sarrasin or farine de blé noir is the key ingredient for galettes bretonnes (savory buckwheat crêpes). Proven recipe on package.

Located in Brittany (where else?), Treblec is a renowned maker of buckwheat flour and re..

Price: $7.90

Lavender

Tue, 14 Aug 2012 09:36:23 +0000

More and more creative recipes call for lavender, this most fragrant crop of Provence. Whether you use it as a delicate linen scent or as a refined cooking ingredient (see our recipes), lavender is irresistible. &nb..

Price: $31.90

Béchamel Sauce Mix

Wed, 15 Feb 2012 19:44:29 +0000

Maïzena mix is just what you need to make a smooth, lump-free Béchamel sauce. For ½ liter (2 cups) of Béchamel sauce, boil

If you are into easy to make, tasty desserts, try this French classic. Boil 50 cl (2 cups) of milk, add the content of one pouch of Alsa custard mix and stir with a whisk. Pour into 5 ramekins and keep refrigerated for at least an hour and a half. Voila, you have ju..

Price: $6.90

Ground Almonds

Fri, 09 Dec 2011 20:03:14 +0000

Ground almonds are a key ingredient in many fine French pastries, such as financiers or galettes des rois.

Vahiné (created in 1973) is the French leading brand for pastry making aids.

125 grams / 4.4 oz

Ingredients: almonds, may ..

Price: $8.70

Almond Paste

Tue, 08 Mar 2011 09:53:11 +0000

Almond paste can be used as a filling in pastries but it is also a treat in itself. French almond paste is similar to marzipan except for its higher proportion of ground almonds to sugar.

Maître Prunille, founded by agricultural cooperatives in southern France, is a leader in frui..

Price: $4.50

Pâte à Choux Mix

Mon, 10 Jan 2011 09:58:44 +0000

If you want a bullet-proof recipe to make puffs, try the Francine mix. Pre-heat your oven at 210°C (410°F). Mix 3 eggs, add 10 cl (