French Classes visit La Gourmandine

Students prepared for this visit by learning about different French pastries and breads, and learning about ingredients and the process for making bread.

The visiting students were shown how bread (baguettes) is made in larger quantities and the steps that the dough goes through, including going into a proofing room, rolling mill, and the oven. They observed the delicate procss of making and decorating pastries, including the 'Fraisier' cakes and mini tartelettes.

All of the demonstrations were in French.

Students also learned about the employees--where they were from, what their work day is like, and the business choices the owners have made and their future plans for La Gourmandine. The students asked several specific questions in French (only 1 or 2 in English), and participated with the employees during the bread-making process.

La Gourmandine Bakery and Pastry Shop is located at 4605 Butler Street in Lawrenceville. Our thanks to Fabien Moreau and Lisanne Moreau, owners, for their generous contribution of time and attention to our students.

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