Hello Confused Jane. It is a cake. But the word "Pain" means "bread" as well. It is definitely something sweet...It is typical from France at Christmas...Best, Sixte
Hello Harriet. Saint Nicholas is a bringer of gifts. Saint Nicholas originates primarily in Alsace, Nord-Pas-de-Calais (French Flanders), and in Lorraine, where he is patron. A little donkey carries baskets filled with children's gifts, biscuits and sweets: spiced gingerbread biscuits and mannala (a brioche shaped like the saint) are baked.Wikipedia. Best, Sixte
Hey Sixte, is it a cake or bread? I thin it is form of bread. Confused Jane
ReplyDeleteHello Confused Jane. It is a cake. But the word "Pain" means "bread" as well. It is definitely something sweet...It is typical from France at Christmas...Best, Sixte
DeleteThis is a great recipe. Perfect for Christmas. Nelly
ReplyDeleteThank you Nelly. Best, Sixte
DeleteWhat is a history of Saint Nicholas's pain d'épices, please? Harriet
ReplyDeleteHello Harriet. Saint Nicholas is a bringer of gifts. Saint Nicholas originates primarily in Alsace, Nord-Pas-de-Calais (French Flanders), and in Lorraine, where he is patron. A little donkey carries baskets filled with children's gifts, biscuits and sweets: spiced gingerbread biscuits and mannala (a brioche shaped like the saint) are baked.Wikipedia. Best, Sixte
DeleteIt does smell Christmassy. Great bake! Eleanor
ReplyDeleteThank you very much Eleanor. Best, Sixte
DeleteThis is an epic bake. Merry Christmas Sixtine. Sonia
ReplyDeleteThank you so much Sonia. Merry Christmas to you as well...Best, Sixtine
DeleteThank you Sixte for all your Christmas recipe. Have a good weekend. Hetty
ReplyDeleteYou're welcome Hetty. Have a lovely week-end as well...Best, Sixte
DeleteGreat cake! Brings Christmas spirit home. Thank you Sixte. Abbey
ReplyDeleteThank you Abbey. Best, Sixte
DeleteSixte, This is Christmas tradition at its best. Merry Christmas to you and your family. Nadusha
ReplyDeleteThank you very much Nadusha. Merry Christmas to you as well and your family. Best, Sixte
DeleteI like it....a lot. Merci. Nicole
ReplyDeleteDe rien Nicole. Best, Sixte
DeleteYour recipes, Sixte, are full of tradition and suit the season well. Yvonne
ReplyDeleteThank you Yvonne. Best, Sixte
DeleteOh, Sixte, you were such a great help this year. God bless you and have a wonderful Christmas. Liz
ReplyDeleteThank you so much Liz. I wish you a wonderful Christmas as well...Best, Sixte
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