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Artisan bread, a term you'll hear more and more these days. Crusty
European loaves of various shapes are more available and can be
the culinary hit of your dinner party. These breads appeal to something
very basic in everyone, evoking a feeling of warmth and hospitality.
Independent bakeries are popping up nationwide and trendy supermarkets
are selling the likes of rosemary-stuffed baguettes, black-olive
loaves, and cheese-and-herb rounds. High-quality breads offer a
taste of art and heritage for the table, making them not just a
sidelight of the meal but a highlight.
Even
if you are a beginner cook serving a simple meal, add a loaf of
ciabatta (slipper-like crusty white bread) or fogasse (tree-shaped)
or some inviting sourdough country loaf and you'll make the meal
memorabl e.
Place a basket of uncut artisan breads in the center of your table
with two glowing candles side-by-side. Bring a bread board and knife
to the table and cut them in front of your guests or pass the bread
around on the board and let them break it with their fingers. Talk
about heritage and tradition!
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