Breads & Cakes
When you mention bread to a French man, they are likely to lick their lips & sigh!
Bread is probably one of the most important foods to the French.
A French household typically buys fresh breads twice a day. Under French law no preservatives may be added to the dough, as a result you will find it goes stale very quickly, but the taste is awesome. I have been told that no self respecting French person would consider eating left over bread. They prefer to purchase their evening bread later in the day, so they once again enjoy the pleasure of soft fresh bread.
Another French law stipulates that each town must have at least one boulangerie open in each town 365 days of the year, how civilized is that! Each town will have more than one bakery shop, they decide with each other, which shop will take their day off, so as not too clash with each other. competition is strong with each bakers trying to outdo the other with the most unusual loaves & pretty pastries, a great deal of pride is at stake, also once they have the custom of a client they rarely swap to another unless quality slips. Breads & pastries are not cheap, but the French respect good food & are happy to pay for the best they can afford.
When invited to lunch especially Sunday lunch, guests usually bring gateaux or handmade chocolates, so the hostess does not have to worry about dessert & treats to accompany coffee, how civilized.
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When you mention bread to a French man, they are likely to lick their lips & sigh!
Bread is probably one of the most important foods to the French.
A French household typically buys fresh breads twice a day. Under French law no preservatives may be added to the dough, as a result you will find it goes stale very quickly, but the taste is awesome. I have been told that no self respecting French person would consider eating left over bread. They prefer to purchase their evening bread later in the day, so they once again enjoy the pleasure of soft fresh bread.
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| Marilyn the owner on the left. |
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| yummy pastries - which one? |
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| Marilyn,s father the cake & pastry baker. |
When invited to lunch especially Sunday lunch, guests usually bring gateaux or handmade chocolates, so the hostess does not have to worry about dessert & treats to accompany coffee, how civilized.
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Antonella,s birthday cake
Our son arrived yesterday along with 7 friends for a week of fun. One of the girls is celebrating her birthday whilst here, We called into our favourite boulangerie & Marilyn the owner organized a beautiful cake, taking all the strain off my shoulders, a guaranteed baking delight is assured. 
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