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 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.
   Our
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! Buy 2 kilos and get free freight
within Australia!
 
Include this explanation in your bomboniere, so your guests know what
its all about. You can get a free sheet of 12 of these for photocopying,
just by asking for it with your order. The "tract" size is designed
to fit comfortably in our mini
organza bags along with 5 almonds.
Make your
own Bonboniere:
Kit includes everything in the above wineglass ring kit AND enough
organza bags and sugar-coated almonds to make bonboniere for 60 guests.
In addition to the whole wine charm kit, you get a kilo of white Australian-made
Bonboniere almonds, your choice of colour for 60 organza
bags sized 90 x120mm. Free delivery within Australia!
Get your friends
and family together to make this traditional bonboniere for your special
day. Plus, each guest will have their very own wine glass bracelet -
therešll be no more confusion over where you left your glass last.
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Sugar
coated Almonds for Bomboniere
