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Glossary
JalousieJalousie (the name is French for a Venetian blind, which - like the dessert - has slit openings through which one can peek). It's a is a French flaky pastry with almonds and a sweet filling in the middle. Jalousies are made with basic pastry dough that is baked into a crust that is light and fluffy. The filling is normally made with fresh fruits that are baked to release the natural juices. Sugar is added to help form a thick syrup with the fruit so it's almost like jam.
conversion table
½ t = 2 ml
1 t = 5 ml
1 T = 15 ml
½ cup = 125 ml
1 cup = 250 ml
Fahrenheit - Celsius
Subtract 32, then multiply by 0.56
Celsius - Fahrenheit
Multiply by 1.8, then add 32
