When I go to my special little park bench tomorrow morning, I will look across the street at the Spreckles mansion and wonder about "he who makes the sugar rules the world". That's putting a lot of pressure on sugar manufacturers, but I can definitely say that (for a time at least) that "he who made the sugar ruled San Francisco". Or at least his wife, Big Alma, did.
Fascinating take on the evolution of chocolate production, love the art work of confections that were so tantalizing, will be making these tarts closer to the holidays when the extra egg whites will come in handy for other bits. Thank you!
I am loving the research and LOVE seeing the early marketing graphics. I have been wanting to make these tarts since you told me about them .. perfect for the Holidays coming up.
When I go to my special little park bench tomorrow morning, I will look across the street at the Spreckles mansion and wonder about "he who makes the sugar rules the world". That's putting a lot of pressure on sugar manufacturers, but I can definitely say that (for a time at least) that "he who made the sugar ruled San Francisco". Or at least his wife, Big Alma, did.
Big Alma
They don't make 'em like Mrs. Spreckles anymore. Now that annoying Daniuelle Steel lives in the house that Big Alma built. Such a pity.
Fascinating take on the evolution of chocolate production, love the art work of confections that were so tantalizing, will be making these tarts closer to the holidays when the extra egg whites will come in handy for other bits. Thank you!
Thank you so much, Shire 💜 and you let me know if and when you do make them!
What a wonderfully researched and written piece. Thank you!
I am loving the research and LOVE seeing the early marketing graphics. I have been wanting to make these tarts since you told me about them .. perfect for the Holidays coming up.
Have you read The Secret of Chantilly by Laura Rahme? Antonin Carême is the central figure in that novel. It's very well written and researched.
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Secret-Chantilly-Laura-Rahme-ebook/dp/B09FQ5QQQB