The French are the biggest consumers of snails in the world – munching their way through a staggering 40,000 tonnes per annum. High in protein, low in fat and to many people a very tasty meal…
Madeleines
The Madeleine cake of France is small, delicious, simple to make and a national favourite. This shell shaped cake has been around for centuries and like the croissant, its origins are hazy.
Just who the first baker was to make them is not certain and there are several legends. In one story they were invented by a young maid at the court of King Stanislas of Lorraine. She stepped in when a chef in a fit of pique refused to prepare dessert and the King and his guests were so taken with the little cakes the maid produced, they called them after her – Madeleine.
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SNAILS
Recipe for Madeleines!