Learning French Culture...

Are these French things really French?

 Une crêpe? 

YES!! 

French pancakes are also known as crêpes which are originally from Brittany in the northwest region of France. 

Delicious for a break on a friday afternoon!

 French Manicure? 

NO!!

French manicure is an American-invented style of manicure which makes use of light pink or nude polish on the nail and white polish on the tips. American makeup artist Jeff Pink was credited as the one who came up with this design.

French Bread?

YES!!

Baguettes were already being made in France many centuries ago. In fact, “long, thin breads being carried by scurrying housemaids preparing for a Gallic breakfast” have been mentioned in journals even before the time of Louis XIV.