La Galette des Rois: Delicious France!

Happy New Year to the France with Vero virtual community, whether you’ve been here for a few days, a few months or a few years!
Food and wine often get mentioned first when visitors are asked why they love France.
Understandable!
January and February can be labeled lackluster months especially in northern latitudes, following the sparkling, joyful Holiday season.
In my homeland there are still good times to be had (involving food, of course!) so we can all forget “la grisaille” (grey skies) surrounding us, at least for a few hours.
January 6 marks an important date (and a Christian holiday) but for most French natives (and visitors!) it’s “galette des Rois” season.
Here’s my take on this beloved tradition.
Bon appétit to all pastry lovers!
Words I’ve used in this video:
La galette des Rois (almond filling, puff pastry version)
La frangipane (almond filling)
La fève (trinket, often made of porcelain)
La couronne des Rois (Southern France version, brioche)
Les fruits confits (candied fruit)
The Elysée Palace (seat of the French Executive and French Kings - scratch that! - French Presidents!)
La Chandeleur (“Crêpe day”, February 2, 2024)
French TV show for kids: “Bonne nuit les petits” (Nicolas, Pimprenelle, Nounours)
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[@FRanceSource]

Merci Vero.

[@babsr8479]

I had a Mexican student who brought in a cake for Three Kings Day. It contained a small doll and whoever gets the piece with the doll is said to have good luck in the coming year. Happy New Year Vero. 🍾🥂

[@christopherTYJ]

Merci, Véro! Nice little video! I believe in England people used to bake a silver coin in a cake and let the children try to find it. If you were poor, a silver coin was a real joy to find!

[@CamillaSueF]

Merci Véro. Always enjoy these impromptu, educational videos. I’m sure you enjoyed your slice of La Galette.

[@rc9272]

👍😎 your presentation skills are very good

[@jeannecracraft4235]

Merci, Vero! Thank you for sharing this information! I always enjoy learning more about France with your interesting videos! Have a wonderful New Year!

[@debrasams2362]

Merci! Great video. I so enjoyed the information as to the types of King cake. Most fun to see the trinkets used. Happy New Year! Enjoy the celebrations.😊

[@user-mo5ng5ks9r]

Merci Vero! Lovely video; I enjoy your content very much. I’ll scroll through your library-but quick question if you recall: have you done any videos on Pau? Thanks and happy new year 🎉

[@francewithvero]

Sorry, no videos in Pau (yet!)