The French haven't had it easy en Nouvelle Zealande but here's a reason to show them a little love - Tomette ready-made meals. The best of New Zealand ingredients in classic French recipes, resulting in meals which are ready in less than three minutes in the microwave, or 12 in
Artisans: Fast food the French traditional way
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Tomette, the ready-made French classics range. Photo / Viva
Across the range, the meat was tender, the veges perfectly cooked (neither too soft or crunchy) and the accompaniments of pasta, rice, or potatoes soft and nicely flavoured. They all tasted of comfort and home.
These are real French family meals - just like Maman makes. There is nothing but real food in these babies, a welcome relief as the terms "convenience food" and "100 per cent natural" are usually mutually exclusive. If the budget won't allow for a quick jaunt to Brittany or Nice you can buy one of these, pour yourself a glass (there are suggested NZ wine matches on the packaging), dim the lights and pretend.
Where to buy:
* Pyrenees
* Maison Vauron
* Westmere Butcher
* Pukeko Foodstore
* Le Parigot
* La Boulange
* Farro Fresh