The festive season is just around the corner. And that means we’re all busy thinking about what we can pop under the tree for our nearest and dearest. But what will it be this year? Why not give them something different – like a delicious burst of French flavour. At BonneBouffe, we stock a…
What do you most like about the French way of life? Is it the morning’s trip to fetch freshly baked bread? Perhaps it’s a visit to the weekly market to stock up on local delicacies and see some friendly faces. Or maybe, like many, it’s l’heure de l’apéro: apéritif hour. In English, the…
Nougat is a delicious delicacy hailing from southern France – and originally, it’s thought, from Marseille. In the past, it was made from a syrupy blend of honey and almonds (or sometimes other nuts) and whipped into egg whites, before being left to dry out in the warm, Mediterranean sun. Nowadays, things are done a…
The virtues of French bread have long been extolled, but what do you put on yours? Whether you prefer spreads, jam or honey, Albert Menès knows about condiments better than most Gastronomic delights of Brittany It all began more than 100 years ago, in 1921. Young Albert had recently returned…
If you enjoy high-quality delicacies from the Middle East, then chances are, you’ve tried Feuilles de Brick before – although you might not know it! Many people treat this delicate, crispy pastry in the same way as filo – but its origins and traditional uses are in fact vastly different. A simple set of ingredients…
Long associated with France’s picturesque and rustic south-west corner, the rich delicacies of foie gras and game terrines are unlike anything else you’ll ever taste. Creamy, unctuous, and delicious spread over generous chunks of fresh baguette, sourdough or brioche, foies gras and terrines make the ultimate apéritif to start off your evening in style. …
There’s a legend associated with crêpes dentelle. The story goes that in 1886, in the Breton city of Quimper, a pastry chef called Marie-Catherine Cornic became distracted while cooking wafer-thin crêpes on the stove. One of her creations overcooked and became crispy, crunchy and caramelised. Undeterred, Mme Cornic simply rolled up the crispy crêpe and…
The hot red-pepper paste known as harissa is the fiery heart of North African cuisine. At BonneBouffe, we’re proud to bring you authentic harissa paste from leading Tunisian producer Le Phare du Cap Bon. The history of harissa The first thing to say about harissa is that there’s no single version of it. Whether you’re…
Founded in the historic port city of Marseille in 1945, fine Provençal creamery La Fermière was created with the express aim of bringing the very best local dairy products to the everyday consumer. In this post, we’ll get to know this iconic brand and explore the products we stock here at BonneBouffe. Sustainable packaging …
The French region of Franche-Comté, on the Swiss border, is perhaps most famous for its dairy tradition. From Emmental to Raclette to the eponymous Comté, its flavoursome Alpine cheeses are appreciated by foodies the world over. But Franche-Comté has another great jewel in its crown: the Morteau sausage. Read on to find out more about…