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Spring Brunch Menu Edition

Our monthly focus on some the lesser
know nuggets of gastro-info.

This month it's all about our new spring brunch menu!
Crouque Monsieur


The Dish
tasso ham, gruyere mornay, toasted brioche, crispy onions
(this one is a Madame because we added a Biscotti Farms Heirloom Duck Egg)

The Lingo
"Croque Monsieur" A croque monsieur is a hot sandwich made with ham and cheese. The dish originated in French cafés and bars as a quick snack. The first time this sandwich is known to have appeared on a Paris café menu was in 1910.

The origin of the name "croque-monsieur" is shrouded in mystery. The word croque comes from the verb croquer which means to crunch or to munch, thereby the translation frequently given as "crunchy mister" or "crunchy sir"
or "mister crunch"... really kind of wishing we had called it a mister crunch sandwich!

Duck Eggs?

Duck vs Chicken
The most obvious difference is the size, most ducks are larger than chickens, therefore so are their eggs. The next difference you'll notice is how much more challenging cracking a duck egg can be. Since ducks are more likely to be living and laying eggs near water, the shells are thicker and have a waxy coating. The last thing you might notice (depending on preparation method) is a thicker and "creamier" yolk. That last reason is why we've added a Soft Scrambled Duck Egg entree to our new brunch menu!

The Company
Biscotti Farms located in Viera uses Muscovy Ducks of a French lineage and feeds them only the highest quality organic feed. You can give them a follow on Instagram @biscotti.farms or find them on facebook.


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