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Friday Flash...A Slice of Cake.

Two photos of slices of gateaux or cake available from a local bakery here in Osu Kannon.The first features a chocolate sponge with a centre of cream and sliced banana.On the top is a walnut and a thin chocolate disk held in place by fresh whipped cream. ... ...full story at Porcelain Monkey

from Porcelain Monkey on Fri, Jan 25 2008

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