Galette des Rois (Kings Cake)
The 12 days of Christmas finished on a delicious and beautiful note, with of course... a cake if one so wishes.
The Galette des Rois is the cake of choice, for most, with a porcelain feve inside, that will designate the Queen or King of the day and a crown.
It's a light puff pastry pie sort of flat cake, that hides a delicate filling.
What's the story behind this tradition?
Is a galette des Rois like the briochey Kings cake enjoyed in Louisiana?
What does it have to do with Ancient Rome, and fava bean?
Let's find out!
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Tchaikovsky Serenade Movement Op 48 Classics 4
Tchaikovsky Toyland Christmas Music
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