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THANKSGIVING BLACK FRIDAY 6 Day Sale 2011 – Coupon THG201 – Touch of Europe ~ Nov 24th to Nov 29th 2011

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Wait.. you’re thinking.. “it’s Thanksgiving Season, Holiday Season, Shopping Season, but Chocolate season?”

Yes, Chocolate Season at Touch of Europe… because we only ship our Touch of Europe Gourmet Chocolate during cold months to ensure you get the freshest, best condition product in your shipment.

So this time of year, we can’t WAIT for the new chocolates to come in and there are some GORGEOUS chocolates this year. They are perfect stocking stuffers, hostess gifts, teacher and neighbor gifts.. the list is endless, because really, not many people don’t like chocolate and this year we have something really cool for the guys !

For the Guys ! Swiss Army Knives Swiss Chocolate.

And for ANYONE.. the NEW Large Size Gavottes Dark Chocolate Crepe Dentelle Cookies – 720 gr

Gavottes are a range of fine biscuits (cookies in Europe, Australia etc are called Biscuits), delicate plain or chocolate coated crispy crepe dentelles, perfect for snacking any time of the day.

The authentic Gavotte crepe dentelle is a fine biscuit made following a recipe handed down since 1920. Gavottes are light and golden, composed of super fine crusty layers all rolled up. The absolutely unique manufacturing process is a closely kept secret,and these cookies are exported world-wide. Great on their own, with coffee, Champagne, or wine, as a finishing touch for an ice-cream or creme dessert.

This box contains about 150 pieces, and is designed with a dispenser.

We also have all sorts of chocolates in gift boxes, bars, spoons and more at Touch of Europe ! So take a look and pick yours early.

Enjoy !

We hope you enjoy this traditional childrens’ song from France, along with a selection of pictures from our store taken on the first day of our Holiday Open House, November 4, 2011. The video is about 3 minutes long.

This version is a bit slower. Music is White Christmas in French

We thought it would be fun to take a tour and see what we can include to make mothers’ day more special, from our own site.

First, a special breakfast. Crepes are always a special treat. . And of course good coffee! . All this served on a pretty tray, with a lovely napkin, bud vase and some flowers.  Not to forget a pretty robe for mom to wear while she enjoys her breakfast.

The day continues in a relaxed way, maybe giving mom a chance to read one of her new books, or doing a puzzle .

Lunch is a casual affair, maybe something light because a special dinner is planned for the evening. A mint spritzer with soda water and mint syrup adds a special touch and some color. The table looks pretty with a colorful Jacquard tablecloth , and since the weather is so nice, lunch is outside on the deck, and served in melamine dishes, for fuss-free break-proof ease. Same goes for the glassware .

The afternoon passes quickly, maybe a nap, a walk, a visit from friends, whatever is most enjoyable.

Dinner is a special gourmet treat. Beginning with some French paté and toasts , served with a chilled cocktail, made with Provence Syrups . A second course of pasta is always a pleaser, especially with a pesto sauce . Dessert is just as special, with Griottines , cherries in liqueur, served over ice cream.

And so the day ends, with mom relaxing in comfort on her wonderful vintage bed linens , soft, silky and so comfortable.

and that means only one thing: CREPES!

Francine Crepes Mix 380 g or 13.4 oz

40 days precisely, after Christmas. It is the commemoration of the presentation of Jesus at the temple, by Mary. To celebrate this occasion, in the 8th century, pope Gélase organized a sort of ‘Feast of Lights’ where everyone would light a candle or torch. The celebration was called Chandeleur (from the latin Candella, and the word Chandelle in French means candle). Celebrated in Europe officially since 1372, so it’s been going on for a while….

Now why crepes you ask? When starting the tradition, Gélase replaced a pagan holiday, called Lupercales (approx Feb 15). Tradition had people eating a sort of galette on this occasion, the ancestor of the crepe.

You can make them sweet (with regular crepe batter) or savory (in which case we recommend buckwheat batter for a hearty taste)

Francine Buckwheat crepes mix 440g – 15.5 oz

What to have for dinner on February 2:  why not have savory crepes filled with, for instance, a mix of mushrooms, ham, cheese and bechamel sauce, lightly browned in the oven?  Crepes can be filled with anything really, and getting a nice crusty cheese topping is a bonus.

Sweet crepes: Nutella of course!  Or just plain sugar, jam, honey, syrup, or anything you’d have on pancakes.  Fresh fruit and cream is a nice combination too!