I love the image of your maman trying to teach your papa how to pronounce croissant so he wouldn’t embarrass her at Café Bla-Bla. (Was there really a Café Bla-Bla?) Fast food has taken over the world, and there are some pretty horrible croissants out there, as well as bad French pronunciations. But I’ve also come across some good classes for learning how to make croissants. But frankly, I’d rather sample some in Quebec or Paris! Lovely post, Amie!💕
I must admit to enjoying fast food, but what I really want is a personal chef, so I can have great slow food that I didn't prepare from time to time 🤣. These fresh veggie recipes look delicious. I'm going to see if I can get my vegetarian-leaning daughter to help me make these next week!
Italy is very big on croissants but (of course) refuse to call it that. There might be differences in the dough, but to the untrained eye and mouth (a.k.a. me) it sure looks and tastes like a croissant! They call them brioches though, which is even more confusing since a brioche is something else entirely in my book. Don't bring that up with them either, because they 100% will start an argument.
Truly, same. I have to write a scorching burn piece about it sooner or later, because every time I encounter a 'brioche' in the wild here I lose it a little bit more
This was so good! I forwarded this post to my Le Cordon Bleu Paris Institute-trained pastry chef sister as I know she will probably agree with you a million percent.
Hi, Amie! You can read all about her baking on her blog, Baking with the French Tarte https://www.frenchtarte.com/. Her baked goods and ice creams and everything she touches, are ah-mazing.
It's so fun to read this delightful, historical croissant rant! 🤣 Hurray for springtime and fresh veggies, wishing you all the best early flavors for your kitchen :)💕
I love the image of your maman trying to teach your papa how to pronounce croissant so he wouldn’t embarrass her at Café Bla-Bla. (Was there really a Café Bla-Bla?) Fast food has taken over the world, and there are some pretty horrible croissants out there, as well as bad French pronunciations. But I’ve also come across some good classes for learning how to make croissants. But frankly, I’d rather sample some in Quebec or Paris! Lovely post, Amie!💕
Yes, Ruth, there really was a Cafe Bla-Bla. After a half century, I believe it closed during the pandemic.
I hear McDonald’s is bringing back their bagels. Please know that I’ve never had a McDonald’s bagel nor will I ever.
The kale recipe is intriguing. I always appreciate your mom's sensibilities!
Have you ever made croissants?
I must admit to enjoying fast food, but what I really want is a personal chef, so I can have great slow food that I didn't prepare from time to time 🤣. These fresh veggie recipes look delicious. I'm going to see if I can get my vegetarian-leaning daughter to help me make these next week!
Full report when that happens, please !!
Aye, aye!
Italy is very big on croissants but (of course) refuse to call it that. There might be differences in the dough, but to the untrained eye and mouth (a.k.a. me) it sure looks and tastes like a croissant! They call them brioches though, which is even more confusing since a brioche is something else entirely in my book. Don't bring that up with them either, because they 100% will start an argument.
This made me laugh! And the whole thing with the brioche? What the…what?? 😂
Truly, same. I have to write a scorching burn piece about it sooner or later, because every time I encounter a 'brioche' in the wild here I lose it a little bit more
This was so good! I forwarded this post to my Le Cordon Bleu Paris Institute-trained pastry chef sister as I know she will probably agree with you a million percent.
Thanks for reading and sharing—I need to hear more about your sister!
Hi, Amie! You can read all about her baking on her blog, Baking with the French Tarte https://www.frenchtarte.com/. Her baked goods and ice creams and everything she touches, are ah-mazing.
Wow—Her baking skills and her blog are gorgeous!
Thank you! She's pretty good . . . . 😊 I'll let her know - thank you for your kindness.
I have yet to meet a kale recipe I don't like. Horseradish is such an interesting touch! I'll have to try it.
It's so fun to read this delightful, historical croissant rant! 🤣 Hurray for springtime and fresh veggies, wishing you all the best early flavors for your kitchen :)💕
Please send fennel!
Yes, keep croissants classy!!
Karyl was certainly ahead of her time! And I echo her every word!
She would be cringing at the disaster the American food industry has become.
But thank you for keeping her sentiment alive!
(and I am glad there was NO croissant recipe- they are FAR too intimidating! And I am always game to try anything once!)
I’m with you, Sue. Seems like an all-day affair…
Reading this post makes me want to hop on a plane and head to France! :) Thank you for sharing your recipes once again Amie.
Nope. Too sophisticated for me!