"The finest gourmet grocer’s
a foodie could ever dream of"

(J.P. COFFE, leading French cookery writer, 1993)

Rare spices, pepper from around the world (Sarawak, Penja, Muntok, …), salt and fleur de sel sea salt from a variety of different locations.

Pure saffron in filaments, directly imported from Iran at a very reasonable price but of exceptionally high quality.

Smell our Bourbon or Tahiti vanilla and be transported to a tropical island paradise.

All sorts of salt and fleur de sel : sea salt: Maldon, Camargue, Guérande, Ile de Ré, …

Combining spices is an art and Gérard Pinto will gladly share some of his secrets with his customers, through his house spice mixes :

Gérard Pinto’s own spice mixes :

the flavours of the Mediterranean countryside combined to add sunshine to your summer recipes (grilled meats, taboule, fish, pizza, vegetables, tomatoes).

Mediterranean flavours for fish dishes and stocks.

A subtle blend, strong and flavoursome, which will surprise you when you cook with it. Use it like salt and pepper to sprinkle on dishes just before you serve.

A tasty blend to whisk you away to a world of Middle Eastern palaces. Sublime in exotic stewed dishes (tajines, couscous), and, as it contains no chilli pepper, it goes perfectly with vegetables, aubergines, ratatouille.

A combination of delicate flavours, delicious in apple pies and tarts, baked apples, rice puddings, crème brulée, sorbets, ice creams.

A wise combination of selected ground peppers, producing an unequalled aromatic effect.

A cocktail of different pepper corns and peppery flavours. A balanced blend which encapsulates the strength of the best peppers and the mildness of the finest pepper corns.

The spark to set your sauces alight. Powerful but still full of flavour. Use in moderation !

A saffron-based blend, full of flavour and colour. A must for rice and paella, bouillabaisse and all other fish soups. Ideal for sauces to serve with fish and shellfish.

A subtle blend with a mild flavour, the secret ingredient for a perfect gingerbread.

A distinctive mix, to give character to the delicious North African starter.

A blend of warming spices for the perfect pick-me-up.

The taste of India in a cup. To add flavour to traditional Indian tea.

The strength of black pepper united with the powerful flavour of white pepper.

          

Anyone who loves good food will love Gérard Pinto’s famous ‘Pain d’épice’ gingerbread, in plain or orange varieties.