January 30 is Croissant Day

[Updated: January 2023]

Happy Croissant Day!

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Just for fun, here’s a round-up of my favorite croissant-related content, followed by pictures of my favorite croissants!

• I was surprised to learn in this article in the Smithsonian that croissants did not even start out French
• In 2016, food critics claimed the best croissant in the world was made at a Melbourne, Australia bakery
• This is a funny Vine. They call it the “croissant drop” #relatable
• I admit I say “kraw-Sohnt” because to me, saying it the French way (with the nasal “kwa-Soh”) outside of France sounds pretentious. Here’s a short video showing how to pronounce croissant in English

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In southwest France, chocolate croissants are called chocolatines. Imagine my delight in asking for one by name at a Farmers’ Market near Toulouse:

When I returned to California, I noticed chocolate croissants being sold as chocolatines at a local bakery:

Ah, if only I could, I’d have a croissant in France every day!

Back to reality… and closer to home, I love the mini croissants from Safeway:

I like to eat them plain or I fill them with Nutella, apricot jam, or chicken salad. These mini croissants may not be made in France, but they satisfy this Francophile just the same.

Enjoy your Croissant Day! 🥐