Who knew…?

There was a recent addition to the shopping list which left me (almost) speechless, shocked – certainly discombobulated. This postcard size piece of paper had been sitting on the dresser awaiting all the usual additions… eggs, milk, flour etc…. but in the bottom corner it suddenly said French Fancies! I had to stop and think what that meant, these are not the sort of thing I grew up with or have bought, never mind made. They once appeared on the Bake Off though as a technical challenge – is that what reminded the tech. team of their existence? In the box there were 6 square mini-mountains in brown, pink and yellow. I was offered one, but declined. In no time they were gone. What is it that makes them special? Honestly, I have no idea, except that they make me cringe…so sweet and sickly. Totally retro. What tickles your palate?