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The cookie with the literary clout comes from France, it is the madeleine, praised (page after page) by Marcel Proust
The cookie with the literary clout comes from France, it is the madeleine, praised (page after page) by Marcel Proust

The cookie with the literary clout comes from France, it is the madeleine, praised (page after page) by Marcel Proust

Date3/2/1983
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Original Toronto Star caption: The cookie with the literary clout comes from France; it is the madeleine; praised (page after page) by Marcel Proust. The oval; scallop shell-shaped biscuit can be flavored with grated lemon or orange peel and served at meal's end or for afternoon tea. The mold pictured is made of aluminum and costs $6.50 at The Compleat Kitchen on Yorkville Ave.
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ProvenanceFrom the Toronto Star Archives
CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive
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Copyright HolderToronto Star (Firm)
Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0007655F
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