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The natural beauty of Provence, from the sea to the Alps, has inspired artists from Van Gogh to Chagall. Well known for its gastronomic delicacies, fine cheese, meats and pates are readily available in every market and restaurant. With help from Le Trois Petits Cochons, you can recreate the pleasure of enjoying simple, delicious fare you would have picked up for your hike through the glorious Provencal countryside.

This gift includes:
• Mousse Truffee - This luxurious mousse features the gem of French cuisine - black truffles. Made from pork and chicken liver and flavored with Pineau des Charentes and Sherry, this mousse has an unbelievable silky texture.
• Pate de Campagne - This is the traditional paté of France. Coarsely ground pork meat and pork liver are spiced with onions, garlic, parsley, bay leaves and thyme. The mixture is then slowly cooked in the traditional way. The result: a culinary delight.
• Moutarde de Dijon - This classic French mustard is perfect with Saucisson Sec.
• Saucisson Sec -Their Saucisson Sec is a pork sausage, naturally air-dried. Made from a time honored recipe from the mountains of France.
• Cornichons are crisp, tart, pickled baby cucumbers. Drenched in a brine of white wine vinegar, salt, pearl onions and select spices, these tangy little pickles are zesty and delicious. They are the traditional accompaniment to pates.
• Petits Toasts With their crusty texture and mild taste, they are ideal with paté.
• Classic Chevre by Vermont Butter & Cheese Company - Distinguished by a simple, mild, fresh goats' milk favor, this cheese maintains its reputation for quality through superlative taste, freshness, and lower salt.

Packed inside a handy cooler pack with reusable freeze packs, a cutting board and knife. This gift will be used over and over again for many hikes and picnics to come.

• Voted "Outstanding Food Gift" at the 2007 New York Fancy Food Show.

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