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C’est pas de la tarte!

Used in colloquial language, “C’est pas de la tarte!” is a French expression that refers to something that is easy to do. A pie is an easy dish to make in its basic form, requiring only dough and a filling to assemble. It is the equivalent of “It’s a piece of cake!” Shortcrust pastry is…
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Far à la flotte

“Water is made to sail or wash …” says an old retired Breton sailor I know well. Far Breton recipe Preheat oven to 180°C (356°F). In a bowl, mix 6 eggs, 30 g whole cane sugar, 1 1/2 packets vanilla sugar, 150 g whole-wheat and/or spelt and/or rye flour. Gradually add 750 ml whole milk.…