A brief history of croissants

Born in Austria and popularized by Marie Antoinette, the croissant is a fluffy crescent-shaped pastry widely known and consumed internationally to this day. the kipferl is an ancestor of the croissant, made to be a morning sweet either made plain or with fillings. The kipferl is a tad denser and less flaky than the croissant, but it's interesting nonetheless. The more you know.

A brief history of crepes

Crepes date back to 13th century France. An urban legend suggests that a housewife accidentally poured a thin layer of porridge and when it was cooked, the modernly known crepe was born. Another interesting fact is that France has a 'jour des crepes', which translates to the day of the crepes. Originally, this was the Virgin Mary's Blessing Day, known to celebrate the Spring, but now it's a nationally acclaimed crepe holiday!

Holiday cards are historically a way to reach out to family and friends and wish them a happy holiday season and spread cheer, but during a pandemic, when such joy is limited, it's even more important to try and spread joy to everyone, whether you know them or not, which is why our class made holiday cards for senior citizens in Quebec. The seniors living in homes during this pandemic are separated from their families at a time when most are not, which is why this year it was increasingly important to make them feel loved. The cards were written in French, a native language in Quebec. Spreading love and light during a year so painful was one of much positive impact, that stemmed from simple holiday cards.