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Lebanese Tears, Déjà Vu Science, French Sandwich: The Most Popular Worldcrunch Stories Of The Year

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France Says Bye-Bye Jambon-Beurre, Bonjour Neo-Sandwich

The humble jambon-beurre, the classic ham and butter sandwiches, has long been eaten standing-up at a bistro counter. But now the so-called “neo-sandwich” has arrived on Parisians’ plates — not only in coffee shops and fast food joints but also in restaurants. Garnished with seasonal produce and a chef’s touch, the sandwich is now a dish in its own right.

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In France, Fast Food Continues To Undermine Traditional Cuisine

NOUVEL OBSERVATEUR (France) Worldcrunch PARIS – When you think of French cuisine, visions sparkle of a leisurely countryside bistro or elaborate meals conjured up by the likes of super chef Alain Ducasse. On a rainy Monday in the capital, the reality looks much more like a study just released by the consulting firm Gira Conseil […]

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The Greatest Extermination Of Rats The World Has Ever Known

SÜDDEUTSCHE ZEITUNG (Germany) Worldcrunch Located some 1,800 kilometers off the coast of South America, South Georgia Island has no permanent human residents – but millions of rats. The rodents first made their way to this south Atlantic island on whaling boats in the 18th century and, feeding on sea birds, proliferated quickly. No one can […]

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