Give public Markets as a gift: a few gourmet gift ideas

Looking for gourmet inspiration to spoil your loved ones? Look no further! The Montreal Public Markets are the ideal place to create personalized gift baskets. To help you concoct the perfect gift basket, we’ve prepared five guides, three of which are dedicated to each of our major markets: the Atwater Market, the Jean-Talon Market and the Maisonneuve Market. Take inspiration from these gift ideas to create your own basket tailored to the tastes of the person you wish to spoil. And don’t hesitate to ask the merchants for their opinion!

The Atwater Market gift basket

Here’s a selection of items to include in a basket that showcases the Atwater Market. These tasty products are sure to please those who like to sample local produce.

• A bottle of Quebec cider, available at Les Douceurs du Marché
• Festive pasta from Vrac du Marché
• Pâtés and charcuterie from Terrines et Pâtés
• Delicious homemade preserves from Le Coin Gourmand
• Fruit cake from Première Moisson
• Praline walnuts, homemade pie or maple candies from Marois et Frères
• A set of olive oil and vinegar from Olive et Olives
• A bouquet of flowers from Chez Louisette

The Jean-Talon Market gift basket

For fans of Marché Jean-Talon, it couldn’t be easier! Stroll through the stalls and select the products that catch your eye. Here’s a list of gift ideas to inspire you.

• Spices from Épices de cru
• A Christmas bauble with dried flowers from Binette & Filles
• A pain de sucre and beurre d’érable piquant from Ferme Lussier
• A beeswax candle from En tout K
• Refined olive oil from Olive et Olives
• A set of jams and chutneys from Marché des Saveurs du Québec
• Sausage with atoca, rosemary, juniper berries and port from Cochons tout Ronds
• Maple desserts from Fournée des sucreries de l’érable
• An inspiring cookbook from Librairie Gourmande
• A bottle of sparkling wine from Coteau Rougemont
• A lovely oyster knife from La Boîte aux huîtres

The Maisonneuve Market gift basket

At the Maisonneuve Market, select an item from each merchant to create an original, personalized gift basket that showcases all the market’s expertise.

• A bouquet of dried flowers from Lavigne Fleuriste de Quartier
• Comforting organic chai tea from Aliment Merci!
• Maple butter, hot chocolate and apple must from Champêtrerie
• A good cheese or Sel Saint-Laurent from Fromagerie Maisonneuve
• A handy oyster kit from Poissonnerie La Mer
• Natural Christmas tree decorations from Fruiterie Maisonneuve
• An aperitif trio and gingerbread cookies from Première Moisson
• A delicious aperitif sausage from Boucherie Maisonneuve

Give the apero as a gift

Why not give the aperitif as a gift? This holiday season, we’re suggesting two delicious apéro platters featuring fresh produce from your local merchants. Whether it’s a selection of cheeses, local charcuterie or a bottle of wine accompanied by delicious jams, the aperitif can be a real gift to enjoy together.

Here’s a suggested composition for a cheese platter

• Le Zacharie Cloutier – Prix Caseus Or 2023
• Le Bergeron – Gouda with Cumin (lactose-free)
• Le Douanier – half-firm cheese
• Goat’s cheese
• Accompanied by quince paste, onion confit, homemade spiced apple butter and mixed nuts.
• Add a baguette and crackers for a delicious treat. You can make sauces and jams with the used cranberries and ground cherries for a festive touch!

Here’s a suggestion for a Mezze platter

For this platter, we were inspired by the book À la table d’Adelle by Filles Fattoush, which you can find at Librairie Gourmande.

• Pita chips and fresh pita
• Zaatar spice blend
• Goat’s cheese or feta with herbs
• Mouhamara de Damas recipe with Tahini (p.146 of À la table d’Adelle)
• Grilled Halloumi cheese & bell pepper tapenade
• Labneh with olives and walnuts
• Fresh vegetables from your market gardeners

Enjoy your meal!