it is the traditional pastry/cake served on Jan 6 for dessert, the day of the Epiphany, in Catalonia. it is indeed extra-yummy. plus there is always a hidden treasure inside. whoever gets it, has to pay for the cake.
for more info:
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/05504c.htm
Albert
1/19/2006 9:34 AM
ah. that's like mardi gras king cake. there is a baby on the inside of the cake and if you get the baby you have to throw the party next year. dan always gets the baby.
jen
1/20/2006 3:13 AM
yes, yes, that's it. interesting how some of these things permeate across cultures.
1/18/2006 11:28 AM
jen