This flaky, golden pastry is more than a dessert — it’s a celebration steeped in history, ritual, and a touch of playful competition. At its core, Galette des Rois is deceptively simple: layers of buttery puff pastry encasing a rich frangipane almond cream. The charm of Galette des Roi...
In terms of food, the only thing you’ll find here is the Big E Bakery. There are multiple spots at the fair where you can buy Cream Puffs. But this is the only place where you can watch them being made. The New England Center (The Big E) Vendors/Foods you ...
The tricky thing you have to consider though is where to buy it. When you land in Narita or Haneda, you should buy it right away and that’s a no-brainer but if you’re trying to buy one in the middle of your trip, it’ll be a bit more work. You can either buy them at desi...
I decided to go for the omelet. All of the local builders who were huddled around the table beside me told me I couldn’t leave without trying it. And it did not disappoint, from the crispy onions to the mildly sweet bell peppers; when you mix it in with French fries, the flavor is...
Belgian endive is one vegetable I've never been a fan of, so my grandmother would always leave a couple of rolls fo ham empty for me :-) 12. Vol-au-vent Vol-au-vent consists of a round puff pastry of which the “lid” is cut off so that the pastry can be filled with a mixtur...
I have been making excellent pancakes usingFriendship Buttermilkfor over 20 years. But recently, our local market dropping the Friendship buttermilk, offering onlyKate’s Buttermilk. You can still buy it at ShopRite and at some Stop and Shops. ...
I’m a huge fan to Totoro. His happy chubby little body always brings a smile to my face. So, of course, when I discovered that I could eat him in delicious cream puff form, I absolutely had to make the trek out. I’ve been going to this cream puff factory (and dragging Mike al...
The Treasure Museum Annex (Homotsuden-Tenjishitsu) is a more modern building which has exhibitions as well as a snack bar, a souvenir shop and other conveniences. Despite being called the annex, the two treasure halls are at opposite ends of the park and are about 15-minutes walk away fro...