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uch a lovely name for an absolutely delicious dessert, isn’t it? Funny thing – you could easily be confused because ordering charlotte in England and France may result in getting two pretty different sweets!
Caramel Choux Buns
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mm, there is something irresistible about the combination of well chilled, silky vanilla crème pâtissière, a crispy choux bun, and a thin, crunchy caramel coating.
Almond and Pear Turnovers
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urnover or chausson [ʃosɔ̃] is a remarkable breakfast treat! Made of lovely puff pastry wrapped around apple compote or some other fruit filling, this pastry just melts in your mouth, leaving wonderful flavor of fruit and butter behind.
Almond Cream – Crème d’Amande or Frangipane?
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his simple, yet phenomenal invention can often be found in many French pastries. Almonds are not just tasty, but also full of nutrients – they are rich in protein, vitamin E and minerals, such as magnesium and iron. So, with almond cream you get a sweet pleasure, and the healthy one, too! If you have never tasted creme d’amande before, you have a lot to catch up!
Chocolate Chip Cookies – a Puzzle Chocoluzzle
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ikipedia says: “A puzzle is a game, problem, or toy that tests a person’s ingenuity or knowledge. In a puzzle, one is required to put pieces together in a logical way, in order to arrive at the correct solution of the puzzle.” I say that in a puzzle chocoluzzle, one is required to put as many pieces in one’s mouth as one can, in order to arrive at the sheer bliss! Which definition works for you?
Vanilla and Strawberry Mille-Feuille
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ille-feuille [mil fœj], meaning “a thousand leaves” in French, millefoglie [mil-le-fò-glie] in Italian, vanilla slice or custard slice in English is also known as – Napoleon!?
Ice Cream…Banned??!!
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an you believe that the humble, simple ice cream can be a weapon of war? And not just any war – the second big one, no less! Well, Mussolini thought so, and the result was devastating – ice cream was officially banned in WWII Italy! Why? Because – “It was too American”, Mussolini said! Brrr, imagine the world without ice cream, now – that is a chilling thought, right?
Cream Horns
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ho invented cream horns, what do you think? Well, most of the sources say that cream horns originated in Vienna, Austria. The interesting thing is that there are two similar pastries with German names.
Palmiers – a Sweet Caterpillar
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o you like survival reality shows? You know – the ones where people eat bugs, sleep in the mud and drink their own…I won’t even go there, phew! Anyway, imagine how nice it would be if the caterpillars were like this one – yummy and scrummy, made from Palmiers and chocolate! Now – that would be a survival reality show for me!
Food Colors – the Taste of the Rainbow
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e just love bright, colorful food, just like we like shiny objects, so it’s no wonder that artificially colored juices, candy, and sauces look so appealing to us! Sadly, the real, natural food looks bland and unappetizing, but that is the fact of life, so, let’s learn something about the stuff we eat.
