Baskets with a gourmet twist
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Treat yourselves of those you love to some of the most-loved specialities from around the world this festival season
LEADING SUPERMARKET chain Gourmet Market helps shoppers celebrate a new year with a variety of premium gourmet hampers on the theme “Le Luxe Gift Gallerie”. They’re on sale at its Emporium and Paragon branches through January 15.
The hampers include the Calvisius Classic collection from one of the best Italian caviar producers. Many chefs including those at Michelin-starred restaurants choose Calvisius. This set contains four types of caviar – Traditional, Oscietra Classic, Oscietra Royal and Venise and is priced at Bt19,000. Or treat your
family to the Shizuoka Muskmelon from Japan, which is grown in a temperature-controlled farm to create a dark orange texture, sweet taste and fragrance. It costs Bt2,500.
The Oyster platter (Bt189 apiece) with Marennes-Oleron, Gillardeau and Tsarskaya from France is served with Mignonette sauce and will delight those wanting to celebrate New Year’s Eve in traditional French style.
The perfect gift for anyone who enjoys cooking is the Leonardi Balsamico 100 Travasi Oro (Bt10,700), a 100-year-old balsamic vinegar from Italy, while those who enjoy a good brew will love Taylors of Harrogate Jasmine Leaf Tea (Bt930) from Fujian, a healthy green tea blended with jasmine with a delightful sweet scent and taste.
Fragrant and salted CJ Jamon Iberico ham (Bt24,000 per kilogram) from Spain makes for a special treat over the festive season, as does the Loch Duart smoked salmon (Bt729 per 200 grams), which was served at Buckingham Palace for Prince William and Kate Middleton’s wedding dinner as well as at the Diamond Jubilee of Queen Elizabeth II.
Other best-selling ingredients from around the world include Truffle Salth and Truffle Carpaccio from Truffieres de Rabasse, Rouzaire Camembert cheese, Jeanne Bertot Foie Gras and a Balsamic Vinegar Spray from France’s oldest condiment specialist A l’Olivier. Well-known brand Inaudi offers grilled red peppers and Roman artichokes, white
truffle olive oil and pasta with truffle,
Also on offer are the Marchesa Balsamic Vinegar & Balsamic Pearl set, Wolframberge garlic sea salt and salt & pepper mixture from Germany, 5J Cinco Jotas sliced & vacuum packed pure Iberico acorn-fed ham from Spain and Onkee braised abalone from Hong Kong.
The supermarket has a gift and wrap service and an expert on hand to help you select accessories and ornaments for decoration.
