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Cakes & Cookies · Dessert · Let’s Eat the World · Provencal Recipes · Taste

Recipe for Calisson d’Aix a Traditional Sweet

December 23, 2020
Culinary references to a version of calissons lead to medieval Italy, but these sweets are commonly associated with Aix-en-Provence – Calisson d’Aix. This came after 16th-century farmers planted the first almond crops in the region. These delicious calissons have been consistently made in the same way for many generations. Traditional calissons have three layers: thin …
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Cakes & Cookies · Carolyne Kauser-Abbott · Dessert · Provencal Recipes · Taste

Navettes de Marseille the Sweet Cookie Tradition

April 13, 2020
Sweet Marseille Treats Navettes de Marseille are sweet biscuits from the region found at markets and some pastry shops. These dull, cream coloured cookies are almost hard enough to break your teeth.  The navettes are the culinary representation of the modest boat believed to have transported St Lazarus and the two “Marys,” Saint Mary Magdalene …
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