Dear all,
Ah, this one was also for January and it is gone,,,
Here is the link to Jeanne’s GALETTE DES ROIS.
Pistachio one reminds me of the recent craze for pistachio.
I saw many kinds of pistachio ice bars at convenience stores, was it 2 years ago? And is it over?
Thank you for the introduction.
ReplyDeleteI was surprised at the sheer size of the Giant Gallet!
I wanted to try it so badly that I checked the retailers via the link you gave me, but they had stopped selling it by 31 Jan at the latest.
It's a shame, because I could have made it in time, depending on the order in which they were announced.
If we live to be 100 years old, there is a possibility that we will get a lot of fèves and it will be very difficult to manage the collection.
Incidentally, how many fèves do you have in your collection at the moment?
Thank you for your comment! It’s a short-lived tradition, so please try it next year!
DeleteIn the meantime, I tried the one from Boul'Ange at Nagoya Station, and it was pretty good! Interestingly, the figure was sold separately instead of being hidden inside. Probably because many Japanese people aren’t familiar with this cake, and could accidentally swallow it.
Since we eat several Galettes each year, we may end up with quite a collection of fèves. Although, we don’t always win... I think I have only more than twenty so far.
Thanks for your presentation.It’s fascinating to learn about the tradition of Galette des Rois and its cultural significance. I would like to ask if there are any other activities besides eating Galette des Rois during this period?
ReplyDeleteThank you for your question. Apart from eating the Galette, there aren’t really any other specific activities during this period. The tradition is mainly about sharing the cake, finding the feve, and choosing the king of the day with friends, family, colleagues...
DeleteHowever, for those who are still religious, Epiphany is a Christian holiday, and a few believers attend church services on this day.
The hidden figurine reminds me of sumi-mochi. When building a house, a mochi-maki (rice cake throwing ceremony) is held at the stage when the framework is assembled. This event serves as a kind of greeting to the neighbors. At this time, special large rice cakes called sumi-mochi are placed at the upper corners of the building. Inside these rice cakes, coins such as 50-yen pieces are hidden.
ReplyDeleteSince sumi-mochi when thrown often fall to the ground and break, people compete to grab them, but most only manage to collect fragments. The lucky ones, however, may find the hidden coins.
Anyway. this is a bit old-fashioned and I do not join mochi-maki for new houses recently.
Jeanne thank you for your presentation. I can see on the slide 7 that a young baby is sitting under the table during the "Galette des Rois" enjoyment. My question might seem curious but please tell me, why does the youngest person should sit under the table when serving the Galette des Rois? Any logic behind that?
ReplyDeleteThank you for your question, I will make it more clear!
ReplyDeleteThe youngest person sits under the table to ensure a fair distribution of the slices. Since he can’t see the cake, he calls out names randomly as each piece is served.
Thus, we avoid cheating, and no one can choose their own slice based on where they think the figure might be hidden...
An intesresting title you chose. But i have a querry that in your experience, do you like the puff pastry or the filling more? Is there a balance that makes it extra special for you?
ReplyDeleteThank you for your question! I think both are essential, one without the other wouldn’t be as good! The flaky, buttery puff pastry and the rich filling complement each other perfectly. But if I had to choose, I would go for the pastry, as I sometimes find the filling way too sweet. The best balance, in my opinion, is a slightly salty puff pastry with a mildly sweet frangipane!
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ReplyDeleteI'm Japanese, but I've heard of this food. I can't remember whether I saw it on TV or in real life, but I think it's a sweet that is also known in Japan. It looks really delicious, so I'd like to try it, but it doesn't seem to be sold very often. Is it sometimes made by hand in France?
ReplyDeleteGood question!
DeleteMost French people buy this cake from bakeries, where they are freshly made on-site. Although It is possible to make one at home, the puff pastry is tricky to get right. It requires skillful hands and a good oven.
Thank you for your presentation!
ReplyDeleteI want to try Galette des Rois! I have only tried small types of galettes, called Galettes Bretonnes, several times in Japan. I wonder if the taste of Galette des Rois is similar to that of Galette Bretonnes.