Bakers Blog

The two major authorities in authentic, traditional bread are undoubtedly France and Italy. But, what is the difference between French bread and Italian bread?

Something different for this blog post, as seen on the Bailiwick Express here are David's five things he would change about Jersey.

Unseasonably heavy rain devastates France's wheat crop.

The high price of bread prompted a popular uprising against the States in 1847.

We are proud to be an artisan bakery, which means that we put 'integrity' at the centre of what we do

With imported bread now filling supermarket shelves, it is easy to forget that Islanders were once served by dozens of independent artisan bakeries.

Jeff Le Caudey worked for the family firm, Le Caudey Brothers, which was the Island's main flour merchant for many years. Here he recalled how life was back then.

Grain foods, like bread, play an important role in your diet by providing many nutrients, such as dietary fibre, vitamins and minerals.

Bread is not just a food; it is a part of who we are

Buying the cheapest bread is usually a false economy

Stale bread and crusts might not seem the most versatile of foods - but you'd be surprised!