Petits fours were invented in 19th century France but quickly spread all over Europe as a tea-time delicacy. It's easy to see why - these bite-sized delights are as pretty to look at as they are delicious to eat. Petits fours are making a comeback today, with petits fours recipes becoming extremely popular. There are both sweet and savory petits fours types - the savory ones are like the appetizers you would see at a cocktail party.

Are you a lover of chocolate chips? We are at 1-800-Bakery, and we’re guessing you are too! We all owe a debt of gratitude to Ruth Graves Wakefield who was the first to use chocolate in chip form in 1937.

Often used as an alternative to the traditional birthday cake, the classic red velvet cake is a rich, layered dessert consisting of a mild chocolate flavor with a distinctive red color, and with a full array of historical details you will love. Read on... 

Everyone is familiar with the croissant as a staple of French cuisine. The word croissant brings to mind a flaky, buttery pastry often served with coffee, or perhaps filled with cheeses or meats in its savory incarnation. However, the history of the croissant is a much disputed mystery.

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