Quatre Épices - 17th Century French Mixed Spice Blend
Stemming from the 17th century, this blend adds distinct depth to popular dishes.
Origin
Originating from the beautiful French port of St. Malo, a historical walled port city where food, history and passion meet. Dubbed the true pearl of Brittany, pirates added enormous wea...
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Stemming from the 17th century, this blend adds distinct depth to popular dishes.
Origin
Originating from the beautiful French port of St. Malo, a historical walled port city where food, history and passion meet. Dubbed the true pearl of Brittany, pirates added enormous wealth to the city by bringing in treasures that included commodities like spices. Commonly used in French-inspired stews, soups, pâté and charcuterie, it's also perfect for baking cakes and biscuits. Often it can be found in Arabian cooking probably as a result of when France was the colonial power of Lebanon, Morocco & Algeria.
Taste
Warm, peppery, sweet with an earthy base.
Scent
Full-bodied and versatile use for sweet and savoury.
How to use
Great with Sunday Roast Pork, a glazed ham, or even a pumpkin pie. This four-spice blend is also considered excellent with Game. Our Scandinavian friends often use it in cookies and pastries. Recently we paired it with an espresso martini for some added oomph