Jinou Edible Art

Seriously a hidden treasure, right under my nose!
This lady sells her French desserts and quiches at local farmer’s markets, shops, and on-​line. I’ve seen her many times at the South Pasadena Farmer’s Market on Thursday evenings. But I’ve never gotten anything there until tonight.
Her booth is unassuming and the baked goods aren’t very glitzy looking. However, upon closer inspection, you will notice the subtle, refined artwork made of powdered sugar dusted on top of the cakes. And just wait until you taste them! I was debating between a small cake, a muffin, or a scone. I asked the lady of the booth what item was the most popular. She said it was the «Croix de Lorraine», a French cake made without wheat flour, egg yolks, or butter. I was puzzled. How could something without gobs of grease taste good? I just had to try it! The cake, decorated with a lovely hand and heart pattern, was $ 5. She also gave me a slip with the cake’s historical information and a «merci beaucoup» for my purchase.
After my dinner of farmer’s market roasted chicken, I devoured the Croix de Lorraine cake like a beast. It was delicately almond flavored, mildly sweet, and the texture was slightly denser than American cakes. I’ve never had anything like it. Wow, it was scrumptious! I looked up some info on French pastries on-​line and learned it takes a lot of skill to make stuff like this.
So, don’t judge a farmer’s market stand by the fancy marketing and banners. Go check out Jinou Edible Art and give your taste buds a treat!