The package had been delivered and Russ signs for it eagerly. A large grin on his face and a tip to the delivery man, then Russ is back inside the house. Carrying the heavy box into the room that they shared, he was glad that Rosie had taken Ana out to the market for a bit of girl time.

He quickly opens up the package and discards the extra wrapping and packaging materials. Placing the large wooden basket with it's contents in it on a table in the room, he starts to remove the items so he can arrange them himself. Then a quick note was jotted down.

"Ana,

I know you've been a little homesick for France lately, so I thought I'd bring a little bit of France to you.

I love you,

Russell"

Inside the box is a treasure trove of some of France's finest offerings. The must-have French staples include fleur de sel (fine French salt from Brittany), delectable French butter, true French Dijon mustard in a ceramic crock, hazelnut oil and chocolate fondue. It also features a diverse cheese collection ranging from a P'tit Basque, Roquefort, a specialty cheese from the Alps and a Loire chevre. The cheeses can be presented on the included paper cheese leaves, and enjoyed with a goat cheese fig and raisin fruit spread.

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