What is Ambarella (Golden Apple)?

Ambarella

Ambarella - also called Golden Apple - is an exotic fruit which can be found in all tropical countries but especially in the Caribbean. Ambarella is similar to the mango, it is sweet and can be either eaten raw or used to prepare juices and syrup. Check out our slide presentation of Ambarella.

To discover more flavourful and exotic product, visit Carib Gourmet and like us on Facebook. 

What is Blimbing?

Blimbing

Blimbing (also called Bilimbi) is a exotic fruit which can be found on all tropical continents. Due to its acidity, Blimbing is usually used for preparing vinegar or chutney. 

Click here to discover Blimbing.

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Carib Gourmet at HEC Paris

Carib Gourmet was invited to partake in a three day intensive entrepreneurial hub at HEC Paris. 

Among the participants at this year’s UDE entrepreneurship program were several businesses which were handpicked to come and role play, present and consult on their various business ventures. Carib Gourmet was among them thanks to the LERECA Network! The event was hosted at the HEC Paris Jouy en Josas campus which is situated in close proximity to Versailles. Carib Gourmet’s founder Vanessa Bolosier also took part in the festivities including dinners, sports workshops and ocncert hosted by the president of HEC and the seminar’s organisers Mr. Jean-Pierre Detrie and Mr. Hubert Bonal, who loved Caribbean culture along with the treasures that the islands have to offer. 

The organisers and HEC Paris President were impressed with the businesses presented and would like to see Carib Gourmet along with other entrepreneurs of Caribbean origin participate again next year.

One thing is certain, Carib Gourmet will be among the participants in 2013!

Speaking about Guadeloupe Bonifieur Coffee at RSLOM

We recently set out on a trip to the French capital on a sunny Tuesday morning. Carib Gourmet’s founder Vanessa Bolosier presented the authentic Bonifieur, Guadeloupe’s highly regarded coffee, which is roasted from the finest coffee beans to have ever been cultivated throughout the Caribbean.

Guadeloupe Bonifieur Coffee beans

Upon our arrival, at the RSLOM event at the 6th District Town Hall, we were unexpectedly greeted by some pretty high level MPs and officials from the French overseas regions. 

Christiane Taubira, French MP (left)

Vanessa’s presentation focused on how small planters benefited from cooperative initiatives and sustainable development. Issues such as climate change were also covered, which were followed by a reportage which showcased the different processes of harvesting the Bonifieur coffee; which she had documented during her previous visits to Guadeloupe coffee plantations. Special thanks to Mrs Maximin  of the RSLOM for inviting us to this wonderful event and we look forward to coming back again next year.

More on Guadeloupe Bonifieur here

French Caribbean recipe books

Food lovers always look for inspiration in the most exotic places. And what could be more exotic than Caribbean food with a French touch. This Carib Gourmet's  selection of French Caribbean Cookbook to take you on a journey of Caribbean food discovery.

French Caribbean Cuisine

This recipe book by Stephanie Ovide with a preface by the iconic Maryse Condé showcases French Caribbean recipes from the most traditional to more innovative dishes.
French Caribbean Cuisine by Stephanie Ovide is available on Amazon.

It contains soil recipes such as the Avocado feroce for which one of the necessary ingredient is scotch bonnet pepper confit.

Carib Gourmet Recipe Book Selection

Paradise Found: The people, restaurants and recipes of St. Barthélemy
Nostalgic of your holidays in St Barts - the ultimate French Caribbean holiday destination? This book wil not only help you reminisce the great time, it will also entice the ones who haven't been yet to visit not only for the crystal clear sea and white sand beaches but also the combination of French gastronomy with Caribbean ingredients to create unique innovative recipes. The "Caribbean Fooding" experience in Saint Barths will enchant any and is trult paradise found.




For more information and to purchase all your Caribbean Fine Food visit Carib Gourmet today.

There is no love more sincere than the love of food...

How cliché is it to quote George Bernard Shaw who was obviously a foodie and loved the gourmet stuff as much as we do?

Carib Gourmet is officially launching and after a long wait, all your Caribbean Foodie stuff is available. We have gathered the best Guadeloupe and Martinique has to offer and our ever expanding catalogue will not cease to surprise and please in the future weeks as we continue adding new products.

 

Our Caribbean Gourmet Treasure
Our catalogue includes classics such as the traditional white rum ideal for the Ti Punch, that will please the expatriates. Our fine Caribbean food will also surprise the newbies with innovative products such ad the candied sweet chilli. Let's not forget about our rare rums such as the Darboussier Dark Rum or the exclusive Guadeloupe Bonifieur coffee.

Carib Gourmet: a new lifestyle
Far from the corny image of the Caribbean, we want to introduce you to a new lifestyle. French Caribbean culture is the ultimate hybrid culture expressed in countless forms, through art, literature and its cuisine. Our mission is to reflect this mix and help you discover its uniqueness.


Carib Gourmet is about love: love for the French West indies, love for the best things in life, love for travel through the palate... 

Welcome to the world of Carib Gourmet...