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A rectangular white plate holds slices of toasted bread topped with prosciutto, cherry tomatoes, mozzarella, pesto, and herbs, arranged neatly on a light stone surface.

Tartines

Italian Tartine

Savor a taste of Italy with this open-faced delight: delicate Parma ham and creamy buffalo mozzarella layered on toasted organic sourdough, finished with a touch of pesto rosso and a drizzle of fragrant basil oil. A vibrant medley of heirloom tomato adds freshness and color to every bite.

Ingredients

Parma ham, buffalo mozzarella d.o.p., organic pesto rosso, Heirloom tomato and basil oil on organic sourdough wheat bread

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Americans traveling abroad often rave: “The bread in Europe just feels better!” A recent New York Times feature asks why so many people report eating baguettes, croissants, or pizza in Paris or Rome with “zero discomfort”—while back home, a sandwich loaf leads to bloating or foggy fatigue. There are real reasons behind this bread divide, and Le Pain Quotidien’s approach puts these findings into practice daily.

A person in a white chefs coat slices a round loaf of rustic bread on a wooden counter, with several slices and crumbs visible next to the loaf.
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