Pain d’épices is a delicious, velvety, and moist dessert with different variations in different parts of the world. Some of the other names for it are gingerbread, lebkuchen, and gaulderye bread, all with slightly different recipes.
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Although its original name is French, it is unknown who the true creators of this delicious custard and caramel dessert are. Its many other
names include flan, crema caramella, crème renversée, and caramel pudding.
This article was originally written by our intern, Emily Saurack.
Photo: "Original Vanilla Crème Caramel" by L.A.
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The traditional tarte aux mirabelles from Lorraine is made with delicious yellow and red-dotted mirabelle plums (the symbol of Lorraine) grown only in this region and in parts of Alsace.
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Photo: "première tarte aux mirabelles de l'année" by fidber
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Originally made as a savory buckwheat flour flan with meat dishes, the Far Breton evolved into a French custard
dessert. It is similar to Clafoutis, but filled with soaked prunes.
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Photo: "Far Breton" by Merle
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Oreillettes are a traditional, delicious fried dough dessert that originated in Provence. These pastry puff
fritters are made all across France, and commonly eaten for Noël, Mardi Gras, and many other celebrations.
This article was originally written by our intern, Emily Saurack.
Photo: "Chiacchiere" by Ciccio
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