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Galette des Rois (Kings Cake)


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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!


©Florence Vitel 2022
Written, hosted, and produced by Florence Vitel

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Credits : 
Music  : 
*Videvo under license : 
Tchaikovsky Serenade Movement Op 48 Classics 4  
Tchaikovsky  Toyland Christmas Music 

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French thingsBy Florence Valerie Vitel