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The fame of Isigny butter goes back to the 16th century. Years later, in the 19th century, the population of Paris alone consumed 800 tonnes of butter a year. It is yellow like buttercups; has a faint taste of hazelnuts; contains coarse rock salt; and it is rich in vitamin A. All these qualities were noted in the Appellation d'Origine Controle specification, which has been in force since 1986.
A butter this good is matched by the perfect butter knife and rustic wooden butter dish made by Laguiole.
The Laguiole knife has been crafted in the heart of France for over 200 years. Monsieur Pierre Dubost, a professional in cutlery, who was himself a cutler's son, founded Dubost Colas Pradel in 1920. They started in a small workshop but rapidly grew under the inspiration of Jean Dubost, the founder's son. The bumblebee that is found on all the Laguiole knives is one of the emblems of the area, signifying its reliability. The blade, made of high-grade stainless steel, is stamped, then ground and then polished with over 25 different manual production stages. Perfect for butter and cheese.
Love the product.
By jean from Monroe, NC on 5/18/2007
Pros:
Flavorful, Good value
Cons:
No complaint
Best Uses:
On breads and cooking
Describe Yourself:
Frequent Diner, Health Conscious
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
Comments about French Butter Gift Set:
I definately plan to order this again. It has the old fashion flavor that I have been searching for since I enjoyed fresh butter as a child.