For the love of foie gras
MANILA, Philippines - Not only is Christmas the season for giving, but it also the time of the year when our tummies are satisfied to the fullest. What better gift to give than the finest of French cuisine? Farah Tolentino-Ylagan started Le Canard d’Or with one simple aspiration: to share with Manila the wonders of French cuisine that she had learned to perfect after living and studying in Paris for six years. Every Christmas she specializes in selling two classic French favorites: foie gras and escargot.
To those unfamiliar, foie gras is duck liver pâté that has been specially fattened and carefully prepared with a special selection of spices, giving that indescribably rich, buttery, melt-in-your-mouth flavor that has made it a timeless delicacy in French cuisine. Today, foie gras is produced in several countries, but none more passionately so than in France, especially in the Périgord region where the best foie gras comes from. Production peaks in the cold winter months, giving rise to the tradition of serving this rich delicacy on Christmas and New Year celebrations.
Le Canard d’Or (The Golden Duck) offers superior quality foie gras made from grade “A” duck liver from Perigord, France, seasoned with a selection of fine spices, and cooked with the gentlest of heat. For the more adventurous, Farah also offers her regular terrine poached and marinated in red wine, giving a different yet equally succulent taste. Her package comes with a foie gras terrine and a pack of melba toast, good for four to five. For gift givers, it can come in a well-crafted handpainted wooden box. You may also opt for her Premium package that comes with red or white wine that fits perfectly with the foie gras.
Those looking beyond foie gras should try the famous escargots à la Bourguignonne. Farah carefully prepares this herself with only the finest ingredients: premium French snails with butter from the Normandie region combined with traditional fresh herbs and condiments. The escargots are vacuum-packed and ready to be baked in a hot oven. Gift givers can opt for her Classic Package which includes a custom wicker case with escargot plates, tongs for holding the shells, and forks.
The latest addition to her holiday gift selection is her Luxe Package. It comes with your choice of foie gras, melba toast, red or white wine, one dozen escargots, escargot plates, tongs, and forks. Le Canard d’Or gives you every reason to fall in love with the French tradition this holiday season.
Prices range from P800 to P5,300. For inquiries and orders, call Le Canard d’Or at 566-8716, SMS 0918-926-4671 or visit www.farah-tolentino.com. Orders are best placed at least one week in advance.
