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Welcome to the French Connoisseur blog — a space dedicated to the pleasures of the French table, the stories behind the finest Made in France products, and the art of living well. From the history of the French baguette and the secrets of great cheese to the ritual of champagne sabrage, the right wine glass for every occasion, and the care of your finest kitchen tools, each article is written for those who believe that the details of a meal — the linen, the glass, the knife, the carafe — matter as much as what is on the plate.

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Butter Through the Ages: France’s Golden Spread and Its Rich History

French butter is considered one of the best in the world due to its richness, flavor, and texture. It is used in numerous traditional French recipes and appreciated by gourmets worldwide.

Posted on Jun 27, 2023

The French Baguette

The French Baguette has just been included in the intangible heritage of humanity by UNESCO on 30 November 2022. The image of the Parisian with his beret, his sailor suit, his glass of red wine and his baguette under his arm is a bit exaggerated, but in France, one can ask oneself: what would we do without our little daily french baguette of bread? Without that soft white crumb surrounded by that golden, crispy crust...?

Posted on Dec 22, 2022