Yeah, they probably lied. Though there are tell tale signs that they might have been French.

Is it recorded if they ever said 'boulangerie' or was there a sudden uprising in quality patisserie of the time, east of the Appalachians?

I seem to recall something about a new presence of a certain type of droppings, or wait - was it something about bourgeoisie... no, I think actually it was cow patties.

Sorry.