Bread Story of the Month

The mid-1500s, Italy.On a sunny afternoon, Queen Catherine de Médicis, daughter of a French mother and an Italian father was making war plans and drinking coffee when she heard a...

If you end up lost in Saint-Calais, located South West of Paris, you might be lucky to attend "Le festival du Chausson aux Pommes"Pommes means apples and chausson means slippers:...

Every year in January, France celebrates an old Christian Holiday: l’Epiphany It is now celebrated by anyone who enjoys gathering with friends and family to share la galette des Rois....

If there is one thing that french are internationally known for (besides food and wine) it is their constant complaints and fights over almost everything. Pastries are not an exception...

1755 - Commercy, France The Duc of Lorraine organizes a reception for his well-known guests, among them Voltaire and Madame de Châtelet. Exuberant, passionate, luxurious, the dinner is a success...

Croissants Often sitting next to a cup of coffee, shining in it's golden dress, the croissant is one of the most iconic french pastries across the world. But is the...