"Alfajores" in Argentina. This country has a massive sweet tooth. Two baked round sweet biscuits joined together with a filling of "dulce de leche" (milk jam) or jelly, covered with chocolate.
It has its origins in Arabic countries and was made popular in Spain during Columbus' time. In Argentina the tradition has been kept for 130 years.
It was introduced in Cordoba (Argentina) in 1869.The names were chosen by a French Augusto Chammás who set up a a candy factory.
The production of "alfajores" is simple and comes in different flavors: white, dark chocolate, and others very typical argentinean made, with cornstarch.
In Argentina the most popular is made by Havanna S.A.
This company, from Mar del Plata, in the province of Buenos Aires, was set up in 1947, and it gained international prestige thanks to the flavor of its home made dulce de leche. The alfajor industry evolves every day.
Either with lemon mousse or chocolate, glazing or fruit, alfajores have become the perfect company for a good cup of tea or coffee.
So, if you're trying to lose weight, maybe this is not the country in which to start your diet !
There are many brands and in Hostel Colonial we like too: "Capitán del Espacio", "Cachafaz", "Fantoche" and "Guolis"
No comments:
Post a Comment