The Christmas continental market is in Belfast again and it's always great to welcome the French stall holders back to our city... especially if they offer mouth-watering pastries. I resisted temptation until the moment I spotted the stall of Le Petit Gascon with its sign drawing attention to an array of sliced custard tarts.
As I explained in une part de flan, a post on this site from exactly 4 years ago, this pastry has a special place in my heart. And so it wasn't long before I was holding a slice having explained to the server, c'est pour manger maintenant!
Sensing my appreciation a trader from another stall called over, Venez ici, monsieur! while pointing at some freshly made chichis (churros). I shouted that I'd be back later but really, for me at least, there's no comparison between these two pastries and I'm sure that once I get back it'll have to be another slice of flan.
As I explained in une part de flan, a post on this site from exactly 4 years ago, this pastry has a special place in my heart. And so it wasn't long before I was holding a slice having explained to the server, c'est pour manger maintenant!
Sensing my appreciation a trader from another stall called over, Venez ici, monsieur! while pointing at some freshly made chichis (churros). I shouted that I'd be back later but really, for me at least, there's no comparison between these two pastries and I'm sure that once I get back it'll have to be another slice of flan.
