World Bread Day: A Source of Life!

Bread, a source of life to celebrate every day!

Did you know that October 16 is World Bread Day? This staple food has been a part of meals, from breakfast to dinner, for thousands of years.

The possibilities are limited only by your imagination, from morning toast or a midnight snack to delicious sandwiches and mouthwatering hamburgers, comforting grilled cheese and delightful subs. Whether you enjoy it fresh or toasted, bread is a part of daily life. Who can resist the smell of freshly baked bread? It always makes your mouth water.

A SKILL WORTH CELEBRATING

World Bread Day is the perfect chance to say a big "thank you" to the passionate bakers who craft this essential food. These skilled artisans often work behind the scenes, making sure you have tasty and nutritious bread every day. Their hard work deserves to be celebrated.

Whether it's white, multigrain, whole wheat or rye bread, ciabatta buns, pita or naan, everyone has their favourites. The important thing is to enjoy bread with respect and gratitude.

Treat yourself on October 16! Stop by your local bakery, farmers' market or grocery store and pick up your favourite bread or try something new. Take a big bite and savour the experience.

Many experts believe that bread has been around since about 10,000 years BC. However, a recent discovery by a Canadian anthropologist suggests that the first baker in history may have lived around 100,000 years ago.