Contrary to what one might think, croissants and pains au chocolat are not purely French creations. Their origins date back ...

Learn the difference between croissants, pain au chocolat, and almond croissants. Join AllisonChen as she explains the basics ...

French MPs want to promote the term chocolatine and give it official status. Paris -- Should one of the best known French pastries be called chocolatine or pain au chocolat? This is a debate that has ...

In our "What People Are Cooking" column, see how our recipes turned out in other cooks' kitchens. Every week we choose a recipe that several food bloggers made and feature it here with photos and ...

Founded by the Romans, with three UNESCO World Heritage sites within its limits, and on the route of the famous Santiago de Compostela pilgrimage, the city of Toulouse is well known for its cultural ...

In case you hadn't heard, it's berry season here in Southern New England! Chef Frank Terranova has featured strawberries the last few recipes, now it's the raspberry's turn to shine. Raspberries are ...

Nothing is better than starting the day with a home-cooked breakfast, and if you want to indulge your sweet tooth, why not make some chocolate croissants? It might be easy to grab this French pastry ...

In another case of a politician not knowing the price of an everyday item, French presidential candidate Jean-Francois Cope has said he has “no idea” how much a pain au chocolat costs. When asked ...

Watch a baker prepare a large pastry order including croissants, pain au chocolat, and danishes from start to finish. A ...