Posted by on Jan 4, 2021 | 21 comments

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(I think I licked the butter/sugar spoon too long…)

Well, it is almost January 6th, Epiphany, called la befana in Italy and  here it is the day the French go gaga over le gateau or galette des rois, or cake of kings, a round, decorated puff-pastry cake filled with frangipane (almond paste, almond flour, sugar, eggs, rum, vanilla), and inside there is always a little fava bean or tiny figurine and whoever gets the piece with the charm is king for the day and wears a golden paper crown!  Or queen, I might add…

What fun.  Mama will make  hers tomorrow so we’ll have more photos.  I stir the sugar into the butter, hehheh…when her back is turned, well…..

 

.Galette des rois à la frangipane : Recette de Galette des rois à la frangipane - Marmiton

 

I just don’t want to break my remaining teeth on that bean charm, so mama is using a big raisin when she gives her little cakes to friends.

Personally, I think a piece of kibble would be best, but mama is rolling her eyes,..

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Mama, do you have a Tums for my tummy?