How To French Up Your Festive Season With Pandamart?
Christmas is the season to eat, drink and be merry and where better to find the perfect delectable treat than through Hong Kong’s very own online French food fair hosted by Pandamart, foodpanda’s shopping mall. From 1 to 31 December, lucky shoppers will have access to more than 60 products from 15 of the finest French brands, all delivered straight to their door. So, while a quick Christmas escape abroad may be out of the question this year, why not bring the best of France into your kitchen and into your hearts!
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When thinking of French cuisine it is impossible not to think of cheese – the dairy product is after all etched into the very heritage of the country and its people. So why not start your culinary journey with a sample of the best straight from French cheese pioneers, Ile de France. Their Brie au Bleu and Petit Camembert are the perfect partner for a baguette or rustic loaf, each possessing a delicate and mild taste combined with a soft and creamy texture.
Of course an authentic French experience wouldn’t be the same without sampling a range of the country’s favourite wines.
Don’t worry – pandamart has you covered! For a casual night in with friends, why not try the Comtesse blend from esteemed winemakers Domaine Comte Malet de Roquefort of Bordeaux. With its sweet tannins, strawberry and cocoa flavors, this playful wine is the perfect partner to any Christmas party.
For a casual night in with friends, why not try the Comtesse blend from esteemed winemakers Domaine Comte Malet de Roquefort of Bordeaux. With its sweet tannins, strawberry and cocoa flavors, this playful wine is the perfect partner to any Christmas party.
Following this fruity theme is the Prestige Rosé from Minuty, hailing from the Matton-Farnet family-run wine estate in Côtes de Provence. Combining peach, candied orange and redcurrant into a symphony of aromatic flavors, this wine is sure to be a pleasure for all that drink it.
And for those wishing to make more of a statement hosting their festive season bash, Mumm Grand Cordon may be the answer. The signature of champagne house G. H. Mumm brings with it intense, complex flavours of fresh fruit and caramel morphing into a long, lingering finish – the perfect way to bring in the New Year!
For those seeking to keep their calorie intake low this Christmas, Perrier has the perfect solution. Combining its world-renowned carbonated mineral water with pineapple and mango fruit juice, Perrier & Juice® delivers a unique flavour in typically “Extraordinaire” French style, all for less than 30kcal per can! Who said pleasure can’t be guilt free?
Now that the guests have their glasses filled and their appetites piqued, it’s time to feast! And what better compliment to a festive evening of fun than the French cheese specialist Entremont’s selection of pizza, all available on pandamart. Look out for the “La Royale”, a pizza topped with smoky ham, mozzarella, button mushrooms and copious amounts of delicious French Emmental cheese.
With the evening now winding down, it is the time for a delicious French dessert. Whether you are serving gâteau, profiteroles or even a traditional Christmas Bûche De Noël (Yule Log), we think the perfect compliment is Président’s UHT Whipping Cream. The result of more than 70 years of research and continuous improvement in quality control, this scrumptious addition is a must for all your baking needs.
Still feeling peckish? St Michel’s delightful mini madeleines are sure to satisfy. Made using fresh free-range eggs and without palm oil, colourings or preservatives, a bag of these tasty treats is hard to put down!
For a fabulously French festive season find all these products and more on Pandamart now!
