This month, we are highlighting a pioneering garlic growing company in Quebec.
Le Petit Mas is a company in the Eastern Townships well-known for its expertise and the quality of its products.
COMPANY SHEET
Company name : Le Petit Mas
Year of foundation : 1989
Place of production : Martinville
Artisan owners : Marie-Pierre Dubeau and Sébastien Grandmont
Flavor Creators Member : Yes
Marie-Pierre and Sébastien, co-owners of Petit Mas
Gourmet shop:
How did you come to create your company?
Marie-Pierre and Sébastien:
We took over the business through a family transfer. Initially, our interest was fermented garlic flowers since we have a background in biology, more specifically in microbiology… and lacto-fermentation is a microbiological process.
Gourmet shop:
Which of your products is the most popular?
Marie-Pierre and Sébastien:
Our fermented garlic scapes are very popular and appreciated. Probably because they enhance any recipe without masking the more delicate flavors.
Gourmet shop:
And you personally, what is your favorite product?
Marie-Pierre and Sébastien:
Fermented garlic scapes are our favorite product for their unique taste and great versatility. But we also really like our garlic scape oil and our black garlic .
Gourmet shop:
Do you have any unusual or particularly tasty suggestions for using your products?
Marie-Pierre and Sébastien:
We love adding fermented garlic scapes to unsweetened whipped cream to accompany seafood, especially snow crab and lobster!
You should also try our black garlic to make a delicious sweet and savory salad. Add diced black garlic, apple chunks, walnuts and green onions to a lettuce of your choice. Dress it all with oil and balsamic vinegar. Simple to make but so tasty. With black garlic, the possibilities are endless!
Gourmet shop:
What do you appreciate most about being local artisans?
Marie-Pierre and Sébastien:
We are proud to participate in the local economy and have the opportunity to positively influence our environment through our production of entirely organic garlic and our various certified organic products.