The Fascinating Story of Tuscan Bread (And Why It’s Salt-Free)

Unsalted Tuscan bread from Pistoia

When you first start to nibble on Tuscan bread in Florence, you’ll probably notice it tastes a little… Odd. You may not know what it is, but there’s definitely something different about this bread. The answer is that there’s an ingredient missing in Tuscan bread – salt. At its simplest, bread consists of four ingredients […]

The Best Bread in NYC: 8 Spots for Doughy Delights

Amy's Bread at the Chelsea Market.

New York could be nicknamed bread city. Whether it’s oversized soft pretzels in Times Square or fluffy loaves of brioche from a pastry shop in Lower Manhattan, delicious bread in NYC is available in all shapes and styles in every borough. Bagels, pizza, and sandwiches; baguettes, seeded rye, sourdough, and croissants; countless iterations saturate all […]

6 Gluten-Free Bakeries in Paris That Are Going to Change Your Life

Yummy & Guiltfree is our favorite gluten free bakery in Paris for waffles!

This blog post was originally posted on August 26, 2019 and was updated on September 23, 2020. In recent years, Parisian bakeries have truly mastered the art of gluten-free baking.  That means that even if you’re gluten-intolerant, you can still have all the delicious French bread, pastries and cakes to satisfy your sweet tooth! Head […]

The 5 Best Baguettes in Paris to Try Before You Leave

Not sure how to identify a good baguette? The best baguettes in Paris are artisanal, homemade, and don't come from a factory. These perfectly golden loaves look authentic to us!

Whether it’s your first visit or the twentieth, there are some things you just can’t leave town without doing, and devouring the best baguettes in Paris is one of them. But did you know that even though an astonishing ten million baguettes are baked every day in Paris, not all of them are worth getting […]