As travelers crave authentic experiences that are unique to the destination, Casetta Firenze is launching a truffle-hunting experience as part of its Enrichment Series.
To celebrate, as unesco has added the baguette to its intangible cultural heritage list. tom brada reports. the humble french baguette, a towering icon among continental baked goods, is currently the toast of the town. the crusty loaf was voted onto a prestigious unesco s list under the title artisanal know how and culture of baguette bread. and to this day, it remains a key part of french identity. in part, you buy bread, you talk to someone, you meet people. all of this creates a social link at a time when the world is increasingly virtual without contact. baguettes take their place on the intangible cultural heritage list alongside other important traditions like truffle hunting in italy and handmade christmas tree decorations in the czech republic. the exact origins of the lengthy loaf aren t known. some say the bread was ordered by napoleon because it would be easier