Croissants Make Their Mark In American Breakfasts
French pastry marvels enter American menus reshaping breakfast and sandwiches. The croissant originated in Vienna in 1683 and gained popularity in Paris before spreading to the United States with fresh bakeries and store bought options.
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Mail order croissants gain a nationwide foothold
Tom and Mary Lynn Thompson run CEst Croissant in Allentown and ship fresh croissants nationwide. The process takes 17 hours per batch with 162 dough layers and strict handwork. A 12 pack with preserves and a logo towel costs 15 dollars plus shipping, while a plain dozen is 10 dollars.
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Mary Lynn Thompson
Allentown
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Chemists test canned foods in new NFPA lab
The National Food Processors Association opens a modern lab in Washington to support member firms with fact finding and lab analyses. About 40 chemists will study canned fruits vegetables fish and meat, while NFPA provides statistics and backs up member research as needed.
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National Food Processors Association
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Ashington
del Monte
Libby’s
Hunt-Wesson
Pillsbury
Harry Mussman
State of Nebraska Food and Drug Office
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