![Bonboniere in organza bag](pics/minibom.jpg)
The
concept behind Bonboniere, originated in France, around 300 years ago,
when a small box of sweets (the french word - bonbons) was given away
to guests on happy occasions. Over time the idea spread to other parts
of Europe, and in particular to Italy and Greece. Bomboniere (the Italian
spelling) consisted of an uneven number (typically 5) of sugar-coated
almonds, representing the bittersweet life of a married couple. The
five almonds have significant meaning - wishing the new husband & wife:
happiness, health, wealth, children & a long life. In Greece they are
known as "Koufeta" (the Greek word for wedding favours) The giving of
the bonbonničre is also traditional for christenings, baptisms, communions,
confirmations, and graduations.
Big range of Australian-made wedding almonds - Buy
Here
Sugar-coated
almonds are made in Australia by a family of second generation
Italian confectioners. The best of both worlds: a traditional family recipe,
made to the highest Australian health standards. They are made with premium
Australian almonds and Australian sugar. There is no need to worry about
buying the almonds too soon, or them going stale. These candy almonds
have a 2 year shelf-life! Our white bomboniere almonds are approxiamately
24mm long and five will fit comforatbly in our mini
organza bags. With over 300
almonds per 1 kilo bag, you should be able to make wedding favours for
60 guests. The coloured candy almonds, shown top left, are very popular
for christenings. These dry roasted almonds are covered in thin sugar
coating. Each piece measures about 30mm long, 11mm thick and 22mm wide.
There are approxiamately 240 pieces in a 1 kilo bag. For a special treat
try our sugar-coated liqueur almonds, these are
very tasty!
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Include this explanation in your bomboniere, so your guests know what
its all about. The "tract" size is designed
to fit comfortably in our mini
organza bags along with 5 almonds.
Gold-dipped,
silver-dipped, gold-foil almonds, chocolate hearts in white, blue, pink,
red, silver, gold & mixed, and cake-decorating coloured cashous, all direct
from Italy. Mini edible table scatters in heart shapes. Cioamour imported
choc-covered almonds in white or dark chocolate, and in flavours such as
tiramisu, champagne, caramel, yogurt, caprese, profiterole, coconut, ricotta
& pear, zuppa inglese. See the range of Italian
Bonboniere here |