Though yesterday was technically the Feast of the Magi, weak stomachs kept us from digging in to the traditional Epiphany Cake or 'galette des rois.' Instead, saved them for today's breakfast.
There's a lot to be said for delayed gratification.
Traditionally, these are either just straight puff pastry or pastry filled with apples or almond paste. Nowadays, you'll find filled with chocolate, other fruit fillings, even Grand Marnier-infused spice cake. We like to stick to the frangipani, or almond, as that's our favorite. Also, since these cakes can be very heavy, we bought small individual-serving ones rather than a regular-sized one (which serves 6-10 depending on how you cut it.)
Was very pleased, too, to add to my 'feve' collection.
King Louis XIII was the first feve I ever got. Then came the Citroen fire truck. After that came the 'Lapin Cretin' - or 'Special Needs Rabbit,' as I like to call him. This year, we got the two little girls: the Indian was in the Frenchie's galette and the African was in mine.
Back in the Old Days, a small feve, or bean would be baked into the pastry and whoever found it would be crowned King for the day. Nowadays, a little porcelain toy is substituted. Like lots of folks am sure, I actually get the treat for the toy.
Happy Belated 12th Day of Christmas!
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