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The baguette is a descendant of the bread developed in Vienna in the mid-19th century when steam ovens were first brought into use, helping to make possible the crisp crust and the white crumb pitted with holes that still distinguish the modern baguette. Long loaves had been made for some time but in October 1920 a law prevented bakers from working before 4am, making it impossible to make the traditional, often round loaf in time for customers' breakfasts. The slender baguette solved the problem because it could be prepared and baked much more rapidly. [1] Baguettes are closely connected to France and especially to Paris, though they are made around the world. In France, not all long loaves are baguettes; for example, a short loaf is a bâtard, a standard thicker stick is a flűte (also known in the United States as a parisienne), and a thinner loaf is a ficelle. (French breads are also made in forms such as a miche, which is a large pan loaf, and a boule, which is a round loaf similar to some peasant breads.) Baguettes, either relatively short single-serving size or cut from a longer loaf, are very often used for sandwiches (usually of the submarine sandwich type, but also panini); sandwich-sized loaves are sometimes known as demi-baguettes, tiers, or sometimes "Rudi rolls". Baguettes are often sliced and served with pâté or cheeses. As part of the traditional continental breakfast in France, slices of baguette are spread with jam and dunked in bowls of coffee or hot chocolate
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Have fun, learn some French dishes, to taste new foods and interact with interesting people. This is a hands-on experience so no sitting back and just watching here.
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These exciting gourmet tours are be led by a gastronomique expert historian and licensed guide. She will show you a selection of top quality food stores owned by some of the "who’s who" in the gourmet food world and not only that, what the best things to buy there.
Scheduled Itineraries:
Best of the Best : St Michel Area- Tuesday to Saturday 10-1pm
Paris Markets : Maubert to Moufftard - Wednesday, Friday 10-1pm
Ultimate Chocolate : St Germain Tuesday, Wednesday 3 - 6pm
Savory Morcels : Maubert to Ile St Louis - Saturdays 10-1pm
The Best of the Best in Montmarte : Wednesdays 4pm
And on request
Cost : 199 euro 2, 239 euro for 3, 279 euro for 4 - 6 , 299 euro for more
Supplemental Cost: 15-20 euro pp for tastings
Nov - Feb Discount 20%
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From the supplier of the Kings to modern days Maesetros. Discover some of the best artisanal choclatiers of Paris. Taste 6 different chocolates from 3 of the best chocolate makers of Paris, macaroons and breads from other patisseries and bakeries of the area.
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Kaiser on rue Monge known for some of the best Bread in France, Fromage Dubois Ouvrier de France, Market Visit, Cross bridge for an olive oil sampling, Cheese Tasting with Poilane bread, the best ice cream in France, and Foie Gras.
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On this market visit you will do tasting in outstanding artisanal gourmet shop. Cheese from an Ouvrier de France, a visit to Pinot Patissier (previously a chef at the Cordon Bleu, Foie Gras de Canard, Rillete de Goose, Bread, white wine and fruit of the season from 2 of the most picturesque markets in the Latin Quarter. We' ll end with our picnic and glass of white wine around lunch time.
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