It's not always easy to find a gourmet gift for people who have dietary restrictions, whether for health reasons or because of their beliefs.
However, it is not mission impossible! As proof, here are some suggestions which, we hope, will inspire you.
For the friend who only consumes organic
Caséal maple products are all organic and offer a wide selection: vinaigrettes, jellies, sugar, syrup, butter... Organic and local, what more could you ask for?
Does your friend love tea? Offer him a succulent Sencha Nagashima or an Assam Banaspati from the renowned Camellia Sinensis house. Two excellent organic teas.
We always need good olive oil. Ricon de la Subbetica is an extraordinary Spanish organic oil. Winner of more than 300 international awards since 2003, she has widely proven herself. A winning gift.
Is your cousin vegetarian?
Here are gifts that will satisfy him.
Un Monde de Noix offers a wide range of nut varieties that you can select individually or in multi-packs.
What's more comforting than a hot drink in winter. When it is flavored with spices with exquisite aromas, it’s bliss! Bristol Chai offers a range of truly exceptional chai teas.
Would you like to introduce him to a new product that he won't be able to live without? Give him a jar of Logan Small Batch. These are cashew nut or almond butters with surprising and tasty flavors: cashew nuts and toasted sesame, almonds and candied ginger, cashew nuts and coffee, to name just a few. A delight!
Does your sister no longer eat gluten?
Gluten-free does not mean flavorless when you taste the terrines and rillettes from Ducs de Montrichard .
Is she more of a herbal tea type?
Surprise her with Mishka fruity herbal teas . Fresh fruit blends that are simply added to hot water to make a divine drink. And surprise! When you reach the bottom of the cup, you discover delicious fruits that you enjoy with a spoon. Isn't that tempting?
Finally, if desserts are more difficult for her to find, present her with a box of Délices Lacasse. These are small bites of nut paste with various coatings. A refined gift that will amaze you.
Is your mouth watering after reading this? This is because you don't have to be a die-hard organic vegetarian who doesn't eat gluten to appreciate these products. They are unanimous.
You will find these suggestions, and much more, at Comptoir gourmand du Centro (now Gourmande boutique ) or on gourmandeboutique.com .