This is a French tradition each January : la Galette des Rois. Absolutely a bag time for the diet but "que diable" !!! Inside the cake there is a little figurine and the one who got it becomes the king or queen (see crowns on the galettes).
If you want to know more about this tradition : see Wikipedia short and good description.
This is a great shot! I love seeing the beautiful cuisine and bakeries of France/Paris. My sister had a mini galette de rois in 2009 when we visited Paris. It looked beautiful too.
ReplyDeleteI love traditions that are bad for the diet!
ReplyDeleteOh these look so wonderful! Thank you for sharing. Have a wonderful day!
ReplyDeleteWe will have several Galettes des Rois during the Mardi Gras "season." I don't care about the crown, I just want to win the fève (and eat a slice)!
ReplyDeleteBises,
Genie
Looks delicious...I'll one to go.
ReplyDeleteI'll take one to go. Sorry about that.
ReplyDeletePerfect - I wonder if we can get these here in Sydney. I might take a google. They do look lovely and I am always in for a game of hide and seek. x
ReplyDeleteWhat a yummy, fun tradition! My friend Isabelle from Angers has told me about that "royal" tradition!
ReplyDeleteLa fête de l'éphiphanie l'année derniére à Chez la Vache.
ReplyDeleteI have yet to enjoy the first one.
ReplyDeleteyum!
ReplyDeleteYour pictures are so thought provoking, I have something to say for almost each one of them :)