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They are usually demanding and are very aware of the news. Therefore, making a gourmet happy is not an easy task. We propose a list of Christmas gifts designed to surprise even the most trained of foodies. All with a very exclusive touch.
Winter at home
Companies that truffles they are a true natural luxury. Its function is not to feed us, but to delight us with its flavor and intense aroma. A few slices of this product are capable of turning simple fried eggs into the most exclusive of dishes.
Trufbox is the joint project of three entrepreneurs: Jaime Olaizola, mycologist expert in black truffle, David French, expert in technological innovation, and Sergio Labanda, agricultural engineer. Through its online platform, it can be purchased Black truffle (or Winter truffle, since in this hemisphere it is collected in the coldest season of the year) from various Spanish provinces. And receive it at home in 24 hours. Once the order is placed, the Black Truffle is collected and packed for the customer. This dark jewel travels wrapped in a white cloth and in a beautiful blue box.
Once received, it must be stored in the refrigerator and hold for about 15 days. You can choose between several formats: 30, 50 and 100 gr. The price goes from 48 to 120 euros.
A gift of pearls
Caviaroli is a young company that is dedicated to making a revolutionary (although already legendary) caviar from extra virgin olive oil (EVOO). The “liquid gold” spheres have a texture similar to that of caviar and are capable of withstanding temperatures of up to 60º. It is not about cooking with them, but about finishing off any dish by giving it a flash of flavor. The color and flavor of each jar varies depending on the type of oil and the ingredients used.
For this Christmas, Caviaroli has launched a pack of three jars: the classic Arbequina olive oil pearls, EVOO and chilli and EVOO and basil pearls. Costs 15 euros and it comes with a small recipe book.
A packet of coffee (the best in the world)
Give away a pack of coffee for Christmas it may seem a bit extravagant. However, if it is what is considered one of the best coffees in the world and whoever receives it is a demanding ‘coffee lover’, things change. 250 gr. of the variety Geisha The Emerald can be purchased 45 euros in Barcelona and online stores of Cafés El Magnífico.
La and Geisha slot It is a variety of coffee native to southwestern Ethiopia that is currently grown in Panama. Its flavor and aromatic profile is so exceptional that auctions are held for the best productions. It is a “specialty” coffee, which represents only about 1% of world coffee production. Above average and minimal. A diamond to savor.
Enchanted Russian Infusion
Un limited edition tea, in a beautiful chest (almost a jewelery box) gilded and with a recipe inspired by Imperial Russia. That’s how it is Tsarevna, the Christmas tea of the Russian house Kusmi Tea which commemorates the lavish Christmas celebrations of the daughters of the Tsar (hence its name) at the Winter Palace in Saint Petersburg.
It has black tea, orange peel, licorice, spices and natural flavors of almond and vanilla. The box of 200 gr. sold in specialized stores for 26,50 euros.
Tanzania Snow
The one of the artisan polo shirts It is one of the most stable gastro trends in recent years. In Malasaña, in 2015, it opened its doors Lolo, which makes and sells an improved version of the old-fashioned popsicles – with fresh seasonal fruit, little sugar, and a creative twist. For this reason, a ‘Lolo’ is not a lolly, but a ‘fruit ice cream’.
To this Christmas Lolo has taken out of the fridge a few news: an extra virgin olive oil Lolo (the first on the market) with the multi-award winning Castillo de Tudején oil, saffron and honey; Chocolate, coconut and curry; Christmas mojito; Mango and pistachio kulfi and Soursop, blackberry and banana.
Flavors inspired by the Tanzanian childhood of the brand’s founders. Yes, they do home delivery. A 6-pole box, sorry, Lolos, round the 20 euros.
Nougat that reinvent tradition
Chocolate nougat, Cabernet Sauvignon and spices; from Tarte Tatin with caramelized apple and puff pastry praline; white chocolate and pumpkin seeds with a spicy touch; dark chocolate, honey and lemon and chocolate and crunchy churros. These are the new flavors that enrich the line in 2017 Albert Adrià Natura.
This collection is born from the collaboration between the famous chef and the house of artisan nougat vincens and is inspired by the desserts of the Bulli. The case of 250 gr. it costs 10 euros (40 euros per kilo) and can be found in specialized stores.
Christmas Bambolas
Out of those sweet wonder labs that are ice cream parlors rocambolesc, The Bambolas they are nuts covered in a thick layer of chocolate.
There are caramelised pecan nuts with milk chocolate and bronze powder; almond, milk chocolate and bright green powder; pistachio, white chocolate and green tea; hazelnut, dark chocolate and golden powder and freeze-dried raspberry, chocolate and raspberry powder.
They look like small christmas balls and they come in a nice box ideal for these parties. The small box (60gr.) Costs 6 euros and the big one (120 gr.) 12 euros.
The best Panettone in Spain
He has been awarded as the Best Artisan Panettone from Spain of 2017 And it is made in one of the most awarded and creative workshops in this country.
With fruit, with chocolate and with Gianduja and Marron Glacé chocolate. These are the three variants of the most typical Italian Christmas sweet made by the master pastry chef Oriol Balaguer.
The 250 gr. sold for 25 euros. The 1 Kg, for 45 euros. It can be purchased in your stores and through the online storee.
Start the new year in Santceloni
Under the tree there is also space for the most exclusive gourmet experiences. Santceloni It is one of the best Spanish restaurants: it has two Michelin stars and since 2005 with the seal Relais & Chateaux.
For this New Year’s Eve, the establishment led by Oscar Velasco It offers a special menu of which the details will not be known until a few days before. The menu costs 380 euros per person. 530 euros with wine pairing included.
Luxury Christmas, without leaving home
The bookstore and cooking school I aim, located in Madrid’s calle Hortaleza, offers a special program for the days prior to the “hot dates” of Christmas.
On the 22nd there will be a Christmas Baking course where you will learn to make nougat, polvorones and marquesas and to pair them correctly with wines. The same day you can also opt for a course focused on the complex art of harmonize wines and dishes. On the 17th, those who wish will be able to learn how to make a luxury menu For the parties. Foie gras croccante, Ascolana olives, Iberian feather marinated with cardamom, mango chutney and Chinese cabbage and hake packets with bacon and Parmesan.
There is the option of taking home each of these dishes for the diners that are needed and freezing them. The course costs 70 euros. The luxury of having a meal ready in advance Christmas to give envy it is budgeted separately.