Which Countries or Cultures Make the Best Cakes? Would love to hear your thoughts on this foodie topic. My husband says when it comes to baking, nobody beats out the Greeks and the Jews. Not that I'm a cake connoisseur, but I am tempted to agree with him; especially about the Greeks. Did you know the Greeks invented cheesecake and that we have them to thank for the tradition of the birthday cake?
Sorry to say cake baking is not my forte. But I do love a great cake. It would be right to say that cake loving IS my forte. 💗
Honestly! If Queen Marie Antoinette had really said “Let them eat cake!” and I had been in earshot distance, I would have been “Where?!! Where??!! Where's the cake??!!”
Recently, I've been coming across recipes shared by my online friends from different countries and also from food newsletters that I subscribe to and it's got me dreaming and wishing I could enjoy all of these wonderful baked delights without having to concern myself with the possible ill effects of consuming too much sugar. Alas! There is diabetes in my family line and I just don't want to take any chances.
Most of the time, I enjoy cakes by just looking at them or maybe taste a teeny weeny sample. ☺
But some cakes are far too pretty and unusual to eat. Don't you think? Like these incredible jelly cakes.
Stunning Edible Flower Jelly Cakes Blooming in Your Plate
These gorgeous jelly cakes came from 'La Floraison' in Sydney Australia. Like a Japanese rainbow cake these confections are almost too pretty to eat.
Some cakes are not even cakes. They're masterpieces. Works of art!
- Like the cakes created by celebrated sugar artist Michelle Wibowo Seeing is believing!.
And then some cakes are dummy cakes. Dummy cakes? Yeah. New term I learned when I found a wedding cake by LeNovelle Cake that somebody shared via the Google Plus social network. Below is a photo of the most extraordinary dummy wedding cake I've ever seen.
But we all have our preferences and there is not one person in the world who can say that their specific food taste is “the right food taste”.
What about you? Do you 💗 cake?If you were going to sing praises about a country or a culture that makes the best cakes what would your choice be?
I'd love to hear your picks. Do you agree or disagree with my husband? ☺
A general review of the History of the Exotic Spice Trade will eventually lead to Indonesia.
"One Famous Indonesian Food Item Is Not Historically Indonesian
- During the years 1602 to 1942, what is now the Republic of Indonesia was a Dutch colony. ... The tradition of Indonesian food known today as Rijstafel, which means Rice Table, was started by the Dutch. ..."
"Rijsttafel" by Jan Willem van Wessel from Rotterdam, Netherlands - Rijsttafel 13. Licensed under CC BY 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons.
Medallions of Marco Polo and Kublai Khan ~ AllPosters.com
Life stages simplified:
- Growth and development? Youth and adolescence.
- Procreation and maintenance? Young adult – 20 something plus 30 years.
- Disease prevention and keeping body systems working? Congratulations! You've reached the 50 and beyond mark!
What is an ideal anti-aging shopping list for someone 50 or over?
1. Green Leafy Vegetables
- fight DNA damage that may lead to cancer;
- reduce your risk of chronic eye diseases;
- suppress the amino acid homocysteine which is important for brain health.
2. Kefir or Yogurt
- source of calcium, needed for bone;
- choose plain, low-sugar varieties, ideally made from grass-fed milk.
3. Whey Protein
- counteract loss of muscle mass and strength.
- easily absorbed and supports muscle growth and repair.
- add to smoothies or mix with milk for a quick shake.
4. Wild-Caught Seafood
- best sources of omega-3 fats, fights inflammation and supports brain health, heart health and more.
5. Berries
- high in fiber and antioxidants;
- should be called “super berries” because of all the health benefits.
6. Olive Oil
- heart-healthy monounsaturated fat can lower risk of heart disease;
- controls insulin levels and blood sugar;
- provides vitamins E and K.
7. Dark Chocolate (the darker, the better)
- rich in antioxidant and anti-inflammatory compounds
- lowers risk of heart disease, stroke, diabetes, high blood pressure, high cholesterol and even abdominal obesity;
- satisfies your sweet tooth. :)
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