Father’s Day Experience Box: Jam + Olive Paste + Crackers | Thank You, Grandad
Description
For the Grandad Who Is a Father Twice Over!
They say that grandfathers are fathers twice over, and for many of us, this sentiment rings true and deserves to be celebrated with love and appreciation. With this in mind, the Father’s Day Experience Box: Jam + Olive Paste + Crackers | Thank You, Grandad has been created to honour the one who, with wisdom and affection, has passed on love and valuable life lessons.
This gift is the perfect blend of tradition and innovation in Portuguese gastronomy, bringing together three exquisite products – Rocha Pear Extra Jam with Moscatel, Negrinha Olive Paste from Douro, and Vegan Savoury Crackers – to create moments of pure delight and heartfelt emotion for the best grandad in the world: yours!
A Celebration of Flavours and Portuguese Tradition
The Experience Box is more than just a collection of delicacies; it is a true journey through the authentic flavours of Portugal.
Each product is made using carefully selected ingredients and traditional artisanal methods that preserve the recipes and essence of our heritage. With this box, your grandad will have the opportunity to savour Portuguese confectionery and cuisine in an innovative and unforgettable way, making Father’s Day a special moment to celebrate the legacy and love of grandfathers.
This gift is designed to offer a complete experience, perfect for enjoying as a snack or appetiser, paired with cereal bread, crackers, or toast.
It is the perfect choice to express gratitude and say "thank you" to the grandad who, in many ways, has been a father filled with love and dedication.
The Flavours Included in This Tribute to Grandad:
Rocha Pear Extra Jam with Moscatel – 75g
The first highlight of this box is the Rocha Pear Extra Jam with Moscatel, a jam that embodies the best of Portuguese tradition. Made from Rocha Pear from Oeste PDO – an exclusively Portuguese variety cultivated along the Central West Coast, known for its vibrant colour, juicy texture, and unmistakable flavour. Its pairing with Douro Moscatel, a sweet fortified wine with a delicate yet bold taste, creates a fusion of flavours that surprises and delights with every spoonful.
The production method is entirely artisanal, made in small batches of no more than 40kg, ensuring that over 55% of the jam is pure fruit, preserving the authentic taste. This process, free from additives and preservatives, ensures that each tube maintains its freshness and enhances the sensory experience. The packaging is practical and hygienic, protecting the product from light and air exposure, which helps extend its shelf life while preserving its natural qualities.
Ideal to enjoy on its own or paired with scones, toast, or tea, this jam is a true celebration of flavours that have been cherished for generations, transporting your grandad to Portugal’s orchards and countryside, where passion and tradition merge to create unforgettable moments.
Negrinha Olive Paste from Douro – 65g
The second star of this box is the Negrinha Olive Paste from Douro, a product that showcases the excellence of olive groves grown along the steep slopes of the Douro Valley. Made with Negrinha do Douro olives, which hold a Protected Designation of Origin (PDO), this paste stands out for its naturally deep violet-black colour, creamy texture, and small pieces of spices that enhance its characteristic aroma.
Preserved solely in extra virgin olive oil, the paste highlights the fresh olive flavours and the richness of its natural spices, offering a complex and exquisite tasting experience. This product has received international recognition, earning a 2-star rating at the ITQI Awards – a blind tasting judged by over 125 chefs and sommeliers who evaluated texture, flavour, aroma, and visual appeal.
The Negrinha Olive Paste from Douro is incredibly versatile. It can be spread on toasted bread, rye bread, or crackers, pairing beautifully with cheeses, salads, and meat dishes. Its ability to complement a variety of recipes makes it an essential ingredient for those who appreciate fine dining and traditional Portuguese cuisine.
Furthermore, its artisanal production and careful preservation methods ensure that each tube maintains the authenticity and freshness of its flavours, allowing every serving to be enjoyed with the same intensity and delight as always.
Ondina Mar Savoury Crackers – 125g
Completing the box are the Savoury Crackers (vegan and lactose-free), the perfect snack to accompany the other products and provide a complete tasting experience. These crackers are made with simple, natural ingredients – wheat flour, sea salt from Aveiro, vegetable margarine, and water – resulting in a light, crispy product with low-fat content (just 7.5g per 100g).
Designed to be a delicious yet healthy snacking option, these crackers are free from added sugar, lactose, yeast, colourants, or preservatives, making them a clean and balanced choice. Their wave-like shape, reminiscent of delicate ocean ripples, is a true work of art for the senses, delivering a visual and gustatory experience that enhances the enjoyment of the other products in the box.
These savoury crackers are perfect for eating on their own or paired with the Negrinha Olive Paste from Douro, creating a harmonious combination that elevates the flavours of each ingredient. Whether as an appetiser, a light snack, or alongside a cup of tea, they transform any moment into a celebration of Portuguese cuisine and tradition.
A Culinary Experience That Warms the Heart
The Father’s Day Experience Box: Jam + Olive Paste + Crackers | Thank You, Grandad is more than just a gift; it is an invitation to take a break and indulge in a refined, heartfelt tasting experience. Each element of this box has been selected to offer a multisensory journey that celebrates the authentic flavours of Portugal while honouring the fatherly love and guidance of grandfathers who support and inspire us unconditionally.
Picture your grandad opening this box and discovering, with surprise and joy, each carefully crafted component designed to provide a unique gastronomic experience. The Rocha Pear Extra Jam with Moscatel, with its distinctive flavour and practical packaging, evokes memories of Portugal’s orchards. The Negrinha Olive Paste from Douro, with its creamy texture and intense aroma, invites him to savour the true essence of the Douro Valley. And finally, the Savoury Crackers, with their crispness and lightness, are the perfect complement for a relaxing break or shared gathering.
This box is ideal for enjoying at a family gathering, a relaxed lunch, or even as a personal treat. Every detail – from ingredient selection to presentation – has been designed to create an experience that touches the heart and awakens the senses, celebrating the legacy and love passed down from grandfathers to future generations.
An Invitation to Celebrate Grandfatherly Love
The Father’s Day Experience Box: Jam + Olive Paste + Crackers | Thank You, Grandad is more than just a gift—it is an invitation to celebrate the love and dedication of grandfathers, who play such a special role in our lives. This gift brings together the authenticity of Portuguese flavours with the innovation of artisanal products, creating a complete and unforgettable experience.
By choosing this box, you are offering not just a selection of high-quality products but also a way to express gratitude and appreciation for all the love and wisdom shared by grandads. It is a tribute that reflects the importance of every moment spent together and the beauty of a tradition that lives on through flavours and cherished memories.
Secure your Father’s Day Experience Box: Jam + Olive Paste + Crackers | Thank You, Grandad today and allow your loved one to experience a celebration of Portuguese gastronomy and a heartfelt tribute to the love and dedication of grandfathers.
Suggested Use
- ‘Rocha’ Pear Extra Jam with ‘Douro’ Muscatel: Ideal to accompany scones, toast, toast, crepes and accompany with tea. Excellent accompaniment to duck meat dishes, game meat, in the preparation of vinaigrettes and salads in cocktails with Moscatel wine.
- Negrinha do Douro Olive Paste: Ideal for toasted bread, rye bread, wasabi or goat cheese and Swiss chard; game meat dishes; to season salads such as couscous salad and Greek salad; to spread with cream cheese.
- Salted Crackers (vegan and lactose free): fantastic combination of artisanal water and salt crackers to consume alone or with any type of cheese, olive paste and even jam or chocolate spread.
Recipes | Chef
- Black pork ham salad with island cheese, dried fig and Rocha Pear jam with muscatel from douro
- Greek Salad with Negrinha do Douro Olive Paste Meia.Dúzia® - Chef Álvaro Costa
- Fresh goat cheese salad with Negrinha do Douro olive paste and bread and beetroot
- Niçoise Style Tuna Salad with Negrinha do Douro Olive Paste
- Goat Cheese Toast with "Bravo de Esmolfe" Apple Jam with Cinnamon meia.dúzia® and Negrinha do Douro Olive Paste meia.dúzia® - Chef Álvaro Costa
Ingredients
- ‘Rocha’ Pear Extra Jam with ‘Douro’ Muscatel: ‘Rocha’ pear (55%), sugar, ‘Douro’ Muscatel wine (1.5%) (contains sulfites), gelling agent (pectin) and lemon juice. Prepared with 55 g of fruits per 100 g. Net weight: 75 g. Contains alcohol.
- Negrinha do Douro Olive Paste: “Negrinha do Douro” olive (81%), virgin olive oil, honey, spices, acidity regulator (citric acid) and salt. It may contain traces of olive pits.
- Salted Crackers (vegan and lactose free): wheat flour (gluten), water, vegetable margarine, sea salt. Net weight: 125g.
Nutritional information
- ‘Rocha’ Pear Extra Jam with ‘Douro’ Muscatel: Average nutritional information per 100 g / 3.53 oz: Energy 784 kJ / 188 kcal ; Fats 0.2 g / 0.0 oz , of which saturated fat acids 0.0 g / 0.0 oz ; Carbohydrates 46.6 g / 1.7 oz , of which sugars 46.0 g / 1.6 oz ; Proteins 0.2 g / 0.0 oz ; Salt 0.0 g / 0.0 oz. Allergens: Contains sulfites.
- Negrinha do Douro Olive Paste: Average nutritional information per 100 g / 3.53 oz: Energy 1206 kJ / 286 kcal; Fats 8,2 g / 0.3oz, of which saturated fat acids 5,0 g / 0.2oz; Carbohydrates 49,7 g / 2oz, of which sugars 48,7 g / 2oz; Proteins 2,0 g / 0.07oz; Salt 0,0 g / 0.0 oz.
- Salted Crackers (vegan and lactose free): Nutritional information per 100g: energy value 1730kJ/ 410Kcal; lipids 7.5g; of which 3.8g saturated; carbohydrates 73.6; of which sugars 5.7g; 10.2g proteins; 1.5g salt.
Origin of raw materials
Descubra a Origem das Frutas:
- Pera Rocha do Oeste DOP – Oeste Portugal
The Negrinha do Douro Olive Paste is produced in olive groves on the steep slopes of the Douro Valley region. This PDO olive, combined with spices and only preserved in extra virgin olive oil, has a violet-black color, natural to fresh olives, a creamy appearance, and may contain small pieces of spices, with an intense odor characteristic of fresh olives. This paste has already been internationally recognized by the ITQI Awards 2017 – with 2 stars, having been evaluated by more than 125 Chefs and Sommeliers in a blind tasting in which parameters such as texture, taste, smell and visual appearance are evaluated. p>