The Croissant

The New York Times reports that the iconic French breakfast item, the croissant, will henceforth be made in a straight, rather than curved, shape–at least in several important outlets in Britain. The Brits say it’s easier to spread preserves on a croissant when it’s straight. (Bloody hell, jam is such a chore!). The word croissant refers to the pastry’s crescent shape. Croissants came to France from Austria, probably in the 1830’s.

President Johnson was the first President to promote United States wines by serving them regularly in the White House.

Answer: True.

Johnson was the first President who regularly featured wines from the U.S. at state dinners. By doing so, he hoped to support the burgeoning US wine industry. Following Johnson, President Richard Nixon reverted to serving mostly French wines in the White House. It was not until Jimmy Carter became President that U.S. wines were served once again- a tradition that continues to this day.

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The Croissant

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