A New York Times article last year described two families struggling to keep their malnourished children alive in Gaza. Now, as Israeli restrictions keep out most aid, that’s even harder.
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Parents in Gaza Are Running Out of Ways to Feed Their Children
A New York Times article last year described two families struggling to keep their malnourished children alive in Gaza. Now, as Israeli restrictions keep out most aid, that’s even harder.
A Traditional Ramadan Treat Gets a Modern Remake (but Good Luck Getting It)
Marook, a sweet bread eaten during Ramadan in Syria, used to be a simple loaf, but now the list of choices can be as long as the lines of customers.
France Issues Scratch-and-Sniff Baguette Postage Stamps
The celebration of French heritage in the run-up to the Paris Olympics was unveiled on the feast day of Saint Honoré, the patron saint of bakers.
World’s Longest Baguette Is Baked in France
Whoops, we left out this part: It was almost 500 feet long, beating out a loaf baked in Italy in 2019.
World’s Longest Baguette Is Baked in France
Whoops, we left out this part: It was almost 500 feet long, beating out a loaf baked in Italy in 2019.
In Australia, a Nation’s Banh Mi Love Affair
“We’ll make the best of it here. And they can call it a pork roll.”
New York-Style Bagels Are Making It Big in London
Bakeries selling big, doughy bagels have opened to rave reviews in Britain, but some traditionalists are standing by the London “beigel.”
A Sri Lankan Baker’s Baguette Conquers France
After 17 years in France, Tharshan Selvarajah has yet to apply for citizenship. But he has made bread for President Emmanuel Macron.
The French Baguette Is Granted UNESCO World Heritage Status
More than six billion baguettes are sold every year in France. But the bread is under threat, with bakeries vanishing in rural areas.