Upper Crust

The derivation of this term, meaning 'the aristocracy', comes from the tradition of baking bread in large communal ovens. Poorer people bought cheaper bread, baked in the lower areas of the oven - these were often charred with coals; the richer customers would buy bread baked at the top - literally the upper crust.

If you enjoy cooking take a minute to look at ‘Simon Scrutton French Cookery Classes’ on Google – and learn how to make top class bistro-style dishes. Suitable for beginners upwards. Small classes.