Tonka bean. Sometimes used as a vanilla substitute but banned by the US FDA.
La fève literally means “broad bean” and currently references the small trinkets or figurines traditionally found in king cakes. In the European tradition, the trinket was an actual bean in which the finding of the bean proclaimed that person the “king of the feast.” These trinkets can take the shape of miscellaneous figurines or crowns. However, tiny figurines that were made in porcelain, and now plastic, have replaced the bean. Tradition also holds that whosoever finds the trinket is proclaimed king for the day and offers the next cake.
Pomfret. Uncommon in markets. Best grilled. It is striking in appearance with golden yellow bars and spots on its leaden grey skin. It is flat and as broad as it is long. It is fairly delicate to eat. All recipes for turbot are suitable for this fish.
A type of pancake which has a stuffing of ham or mushrooms bound with cheese or cream.
A type of pancake which has a stuffing of ham or mushrooms bound with cheese or cream.
