PACK 3 Flavors Pinecone – Christmas Gift

Flavors that Tell Stories: Creative Ways to Use Each One

The meia.dúzia® flavors in a tube were created to combine practicality with tradition, allowing gourmet condiments to be used directly in recipes or as finishing touches. Inspired by Portuguese gastronomy, they bring the authenticity of the Mediterranean diet to the table. This PACK is ideal for everyday meals as well as for special occasions, including the Christmas season — when flavors become symbols of sharing and memory.

Each flavor is a celebration of Portuguese origins, designed to enhance cheeses, meats, fish, or simply to be enjoyed with traditional bread. More than simple accompaniments, they are creative proposals that tell stories and add a new sparkle to family gatherings.

Rainha Cláudia (Greengage) Plum Extra Jam with Lemon Thyme

This jam combines the sweetness of plum with the herbal freshness of lemon thyme, creating a balanced and sophisticated profile. It is versatile and can be used in both traditional dishes and contemporary recipes.

• Fresh salmon or tuna: In sushi, ceviche, or salads, it adds a sweet and herbal contrast.
• Vinaigrettes and salads: Mixed with extra virgin olive oil, it brings freshness to vegetables, grilled greens, and nuts.
• Grilled duck or pork fillet: Ideal for creating aromatic, elegant sauces with fruity notes.
• Cheese boards: Excellent with blue cheeses or aged goat cheese, balancing sweet and savory.
• French toast: Use as a fresh, aromatic topping to balance traditional sweetness with delicate citrus notes.
• King cake (Bolo-Rei): Add as a topping on slices to create a fruity and sophisticated contrast.

Tomato Paste with Liqueur Wine and Pine Nut

Intense and aromatic, this paste combines the flavor of Portuguese tomato with wine notes and the delicacy of pine nut. A versatile option for appetizers and main dishes.

• Strong cheeses: Pairs perfectly with Serra cheese or aged goat cheese.
• Traditional cured meats: Enhances chouriço, “paio,” and prosciutto with a refined sweet-and-savory touch.
• Grilled meats: Perfect as a complement to chicken, pork, or roasted dishes.
• Fresh pasta and bruschetta: Works beautifully as a creative base for Mediterranean-style meals.
• Roast turkey: A perfect side that adds depth and wine-like notes to the Christmas table centerpiece.
• Oven-roasted goat: Intensifies the flavor of the meat and enhances the festive dining experience.

Chestnut Cream with Vanilla and Liqueur Wine

With a velvety texture and rich aromatic notes, this chestnut cream is a true tribute to Portuguese tradition, perfectly adaptable to a variety of moments and recipes.

• Bread, toasts, and croissants: Spread for delicious breakfasts or afternoon snacks.
• Gourmet desserts: Use as a filling for cakes, pies, or macarons, or as a topping for ice cream.
• Artisanal pastry: Perfect in layers with mascarpone or as an elegant glaze.
• Meat pairings: A surprising complement to pork dishes, creating sweet and intense contrasts.
• Roasted chestnuts: Serve as a cream accompaniment, elevating tradition to a gourmet version.
• Yule log cake: Use as filling or topping for a sophisticated and authentically flavored dessert.

A Selection of Authentic Portuguese Flavors

The PACK 3 Flavors Pinecone – Christmas Gift can be enjoyed all year round but shines especially during the holiday season. It can be used in appetizers, main courses, or desserts, elevating traditional recipes and creating new memories at the table.

Thanks to its tube format, application is practical and hygienic, allowing dishes to be personalized quickly and creatively. It’s the perfect way to celebrate the typical flavors of Portugal on any occasion — especially during moments of sharing such as Christmas.

More than a gastronomic set, it is an expression of Portuguese authenticity, capable of transforming meals into memorable and festive experiences.

Discover the Origins and Identity of the Ingredients

The PACK 3 Flavors Pinecone – Christmas Gift celebrates the agricultural and gastronomic diversity of Portugal, bringing together fruits, herbs, and flavors that have been part of generations. From the freshness of Rainha Cláudia plum to the fragrance of lemon thyme, the intensity of tomato, the richness of Trás-os-Montes chestnut, the delicacy of pine nut, and the sophistication of Port wine — each ingredient reflects the connection between land, culture, and authenticity.

More than raw materials, these elements represent regional traditions, ancestral knowledge, and the richness of a unique culinary heritage. When transformed into artisanal jams, creams, and pastes, they gain new life and elevate the gastronomic experience — especially during moments of sharing such as Christmas.

Rainha Cláudia (Greengage) Plum from Alto Alentejo

Cultivated for centuries in the interior of Alto Alentejo, the Rainha Cláudia Green variety developed its own identity thanks to the balance between the region’s warm climate and fertile soils. With juicy pulp, delicate aroma, and refined sweetness, this plum is the base of sophisticated jams, with controlled acidity and an elegant aromatic profile.

Its name pays tribute to Queen Claude (1499–1524), Duchess of Brittany and Queen of France, underlining the noble heritage of this fruit. In Portugal, it became a constant presence in family orchards and traditional recipes — now reinvented with contemporary touches like the fusion with lemon thyme.

Lemon Thyme

Lemon thyme is an aromatic herb from the mint family, known for its fresh, citrus fragrance. In Portugal, it is often cultivated organically, enriching dishes with its intense aroma and well-defined flavor. Its properties include micronutrients such as calcium, iron, and vitamin C, further enhancing its culinary value.

In the plum jam, lemon thyme adds herbal freshness and sophistication, balancing the natural sweetness of the fruit with a subtle citrus note — perfect for bold combinations or traditional dishes.

Portuguese Tomato

Tomato is one of the most emblematic ingredients of the Mediterranean garden. In Portugal, it develops a naturally sweet and intense flavor, a result of the mild climate and fertile soils that favor its cultivation. It is ever-present in Portuguese cuisine, from tomato soup to “arroz malandrinho.”

In its concentrated form as a paste, tomato reveals its full character — creamy texture, aromatic intensity, and versatility that allow rich and memorable combinations, whether in everyday recipes or festive dishes.

Pine Nut

The pine nut is the noble fruit of the stone pine, harvested by hand and highly valued in Portuguese pastry and cuisine. With a delicate, lightly buttery flavor and a crisp texture, it is a rare and precious ingredient — a true symbol of the Mediterranean diet.

In the Tomato Paste with Liqueur Wine and Pine Nut, it adds elegance and depth, reinforcing the Portuguese identity of this creation and elevating it to a new level of sophistication.

Chestnut from Trás-os-Montes

The Trás-os-Montes chestnut is one of Portugal’s most iconic fruits, cultivated in centuries-old groves that shape the region’s landscape. Renowned for its exceptional quality, soft texture, and sweet flavor, it is a food deeply rooted in rural culture — once a staple of local communities.

Used in soups, roasts, desserts, and jams, the chestnut remains a symbol of tradition and sustainability. In the Chestnut Cream with Vanilla and Liqueur Wine, it gains new life while preserving its role as a guardian of the region’s cultural identity.

Port Wine

Port wine, produced exclusively in the demarcated Douro region, is one of Portugal’s greatest ambassadors in the world. Known for its fortified character and aromatic complexity, it is a wine that embodies tradition, sophistication, and national identity.

In this selection, Port wine adds body, elegance, and depth — balancing the softness of fruit and the intensity of chestnut. It is an essential presence on the Portuguese table, both for toasts and for pairing with traditional desserts such as “bolo-rei” or “rabanadas.”

A Tribute to Diversity and Tradition

Each ingredient in this pack represents a piece of Portugal: from the Alentejo plum to the Trás-os-Montes chestnuts, from the Mediterranean pine nut to the Douro Port wine. All are testimonies to the connection between land, culture, and authenticity.

More than just flavors, they are symbols of a heritage renewed each Christmas, preserving traditions and creating new memories around the table. The PACK 3 Flavors Pinecone – Christmas Gift is, therefore, a celebration of Portuguese gastronomic diversity and cultural identity.