Gaston’s Bakery and Mill is one of our Farm to Fork partners at the College of Idaho. Gaston’s is a traditional French bakery, owned by Mathieu Choux, offering everything from sourdough loaves to croissants and pastries.
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Pastries from a traditional French bakery near your college campus? That's Farm to Fork. 🥐 ...
Pastries from a traditional French bakery near your college campus? That's Farm to Fork. 🥐
At @bonappetit_thecollegeofidaho, General Manager Nick Davis has developed a long-standing relationship with Gaston's, serving their pastries, French breads, and croissants at the café.
Gaston's can trace its roots back to 2001 when owner Mathieu Choux moved from Burgundy, France. By 2006, Mathieu shifted from his initial venture in downtown Boise to focus solely on baking. Named for Mathieu's grandfather, Gaston's serves restaurants and retailers across Idaho's Treasure Valley.
One big change Mathieu has recently made: to improve the quality of the items, all the flour used in Gaston's French and sourdough loaves is milled in-house. By 2026, he hopes all of their baked goods will use the same flour.
West Coast Fellow Mitchell Everetts was able to experience this quality firsthand when he toured their grain silos, mill, and huge mixing vats and fermentation stations where Gaston's breads come to life. Mathieu also showcased the delicate process of making authentic French croissants!
"Contributing to local communities has always been a top priority for Gaston's," says Mathieu, and we're proud to share in his vision. When we support small businesses creating well-crafted local foods, we deepen our connection in our community, both on and off campus. Read more at the link in our bio!
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