European Pastries
For many, the ideal morning starts with a shatteringly crisp exterior yielding to a buttery, sweet interior. The tradition of the sweet breakfast is a delicate art.
France: The Viennoiserie
The iconic Croissant or Pain au Chocolat is less of a heavy meal and more of an accompaniment to a large bowl of café au lait. The high butter content provides richness to start the day.
Italy: Colazione Perfetta
In Italy, breakfast is fast and sweet. A Cornetto (softer and sweeter than a French croissant, often filled with crema or marmellata) eaten standing at a local bar.
Spain: Churros con Chocolate
Deep-fried dough, dusted in sugar, designed specifically to be submerged into a cup of hot chocolate so thick it verges on pudding.