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Podcast: The Non-Prophets
Episode: The Tale of Poland's EU-Protected Croissant: A Flaky Legend
Description: The story behind Poland's EU-protected croissantRTE, By Charlotte Ryan, on June 11, 2024https://www.rte.ie/lifestyle/travel/2024/0611/1454133-the-story-behind-polands-eu-protected-croissant/Β In a picturesque recounting of St. Martin's Croissant, the narrative unfolds in Pnan, Poland, a city not merely dubbed "Potato Land" but also celebrated for its hidden gastronomic gem, the St. Martin's Croissant. This delectable pastry, granted EU protected food status in 2008, traces its origins back to 1891. Inspired by the charitable acts of St. Martin, who famously shared his cloak with a beggar, the c...