The Journal of the House
Honey and Almond Pairings · Graines de Pèlerins
A clear, sensory and documented guide to help you choose, give and taste our rare harvests.
A rare honey and an almond of distinction ask for the same thing: matter chosen with care, a flavour that does not cheat, and a final gesture worthy of a House. Here are four classic pairings between our rare honeys and our Almonds of Distinction, to bring to the table as the moment asks.
Yemeni Sidr Honey & Cinnamon
Two warm signatures that carry each other along. The Yemeni Sidr Honey (jujube), deep and amber, finds in Cinnamon a perfect echo for a late afternoon cup of tea.
Discover the Yemeni Sidr Honey · Discover the Cinnamon Coated Almond
White Honey from Kyrgyzstan & Coconut
The delicacy of the White Honey (sainfoin) calls for a flavour just as gentle. Coconut, round and exotic, makes a light pairing with it, ideal for a breakfast worth celebrating.
Discover the White Honey from Kyrgyzstan · Discover the Coconut Coated Almond
Egyptian Black Seed Honey & Edam Cheese
The assertive character of the Black Seed Honey (Nigella) sits well with an almond of savoury profile. Edam Cheese, umami and round, makes with it an alcohol-free sharing board that surprises in the best way.
Discover the Egyptian Black Seed Honey · Discover the Edam Cheese Almond
Rose Aromiel from Russia & Raspberry
The floral softness of the Rose Aromiel, acacia honey infused with rosehip, meets the bright fruit of Raspberry: a pairing of pure delicacy, for a light afternoon treat.
Discover the Rose Aromiel from Russia · Discover the Raspberry Coated Almond
Building your own board
A few markers for improvising your own pairings: a deep honey calls for a gently sweet almond (Cinnamon, Chocolate, Coconut) for a tea or coffee moment; a delicate honey prefers a light almond, so that its finesse is not crushed; a full-bodied honey goes with a savoury almond (Edam Cheese, Chilli, Wasabi, Salt and Smoke) for an alcohol-free spread that breaks with the classics. Always at room temperature, never straight from the fridge: honey and almond alike give their aromas fully at room temperature.
Browse the whole collection on our two pages, Rare Honey and Almonds of Distinction, or build your own bespoke almond selection.
To take the pairings to the table, see how to serve almonds with an aperitif : flavours to compare, separate bowls and markers for your guests.