Dandoy Biscuits
by Celia Cheng
June 25th, 2009
This month’s winners are Nancy Edwards and Anna C. Congratulations!
Below is the original Baking Friday post.
Q: WHAT’S ON YOUR LIST OF TOP TRAVEL DESTINATIONS?
Scroll down to enter a comment, and click “submit” after the preview appears on screen. Send in your answer by midnight tonight and you will automatically be entered for a chance to win a box of Dandoy Biscuits’ pain d’amandes. Winners will be contacted via email. This Baking Friday is open to participants living in all 50 states in the U.S. (Baking Fridays take place on Thursdays during the summer months.)
It was only a couple of years ago that I learned about speculoos, the delicious Belgian spice cookies, and I only grow founder of them as the years go by. But imagine my surprise when I learned that Borne Confections (formerly Pierre Marcolini — they still sell Pierre Marcolini chocolates but also offer other luxury confections) carries Belgium’s premiere biscuit house, Dandoy. Dandoy Biscuits has been around since 1829 and it is still family-owned. Over six generations, the Dandoy family has perfected its biscuit (or cookies as we call them in the U.S.) recipes to produce the finest and most elegantly delicious biscuits.
Biscuiterie Dandoy
While they do make speculoos, my favorite is the pain d’amandes. These spiced buttery crisps are derived from the speculoos biscuit and mixed with roasted and crunched fresh almonds — just heavenly.
In addition to the classic biscuits, Dandoy also produces a variety of decadent specialty biscuits, including palet de dames and sable citron. They’re the perfect treat with tea or coffee, or a luxurious gift to offer someone special.
Thank you, Borne Confections, for this week’s Baking Friday contribution!
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Italy, France, Japan, and various parts of Eastern Europe abroad. Pacific Northwest and Grand Canyon in the States.
Posted by Melanie • 25 June 2009, 09:48
I want to go to Hanoi, Vienna, and Singapore!
Posted by Jason • 25 June 2009, 10:06
Japan!! I lived there for 11 years and miss many things about it, including the amazing food, Japanese and Western!!
Also want to go to France, Greece, Germany. India. Macchu Picchu. Australia. New Zealand.
Posted by Ariel • 25 June 2009, 10:10
Internationally: France, Japan, Spain, Italy, London.
Domestically: New Orleans, San Francisco, my hometown of Ithaca, and Chicago (going next week!)
Posted by Dan Dickinson • 25 June 2009, 10:20
In the next year Indonesia but would love to get to Thailand and Vietnam Laos and Cambodia. Long run Japan, China and do some serious hopping around in the Mediterranean.
Posted by Julia Ames • 25 June 2009, 10:23
South Africa!
Posted by LTP • 25 June 2009, 10:27
Alaska, Norway, Finland… anywhere near the Arctic Circle. I’ve been to Antarctica, and I’ve been to the Galapagos (on the equator), so now it’s time to hit the other end of the world and balance myself out.
Posted by Lexi • 25 June 2009, 10:33
Anywhere that I’ve never been!
Posted by Laurie D • 25 June 2009, 10:34
Paris – to feast on chocolates and macarons.
Posted by Sabena • 25 June 2009, 10:35
Morocco!
Posted by Jen • 25 June 2009, 10:35
Alaska, Yosemite and the Amazon jungle
Posted by June • 25 June 2009, 10:46
rome, hong kong, shanghai, beijing, tokyo, istanbul, buenos aires, fiji… a one year ticket around the world!
Posted by anna c. • 25 June 2009, 10:49
Bhutan – the happiest place on earth!
Posted by jennie • 25 June 2009, 11:10
Turkey, Brazil, Argentina and Cuba! Can’t you tell I’m a hot-blooded gal?
Posted by Gabby • 25 June 2009, 11:49
Galapagos for my nature-loving children. Since college, I have been fascinated about the Seychelles.
Posted by Nancy Edwards • 25 June 2009, 12:38
I’ve been to over 30 countries so far, but I would love to go to Bhutan. Still pretty untainted by the modern inventions.
Also would love to cruise around Tuscany for great scenery food and wine, Vietnam and Cambodia, Safari in Africa, Tasmania to see the penguins, and northern Norway for Aurora Borealis.
Posted by Kim • 25 June 2009, 13:13
Campinas, Brasil. The people there really know how to enjoy life.
Posted by Chuck • 25 June 2009, 13:48
Greece, Italy, Turkey, New Zealand, Iceland, Africa, Portland,Oregon, Austin, Texas and California.
Posted by Kay • 25 June 2009, 13:51
Turkey and Greece (2010), Costa Rica, Nicaragua, and Kenya.
Posted by Lilly • 25 June 2009, 15:04
Thailand! Beautiful weather and wonderful food – what could be better than that!?
Posted by melissa • 25 June 2009, 15:31
Buenos Aires
Posted by Michael • 25 June 2009, 17:36
Italy, Spain, South Africa, and Australia!
Posted by Maureen • 25 June 2009, 18:12
Ankor Wat, Siem Reap Province in Cambodia… a true hidden gem.
Posted by Eric • 25 June 2009, 22:16
Bali, Santorini, Rome, London, Hong Kong, Vancouver, BC.
Posted by Grant • 25 June 2009, 22:55
Turkey, Morocco, Nepal, and back to Paris
Posted by judyc • 26 June 2009, 03:11
mexico, buenos aires (home), naples… travel is very food driven for me…
Posted by Jeanne • 26 June 2009, 10:38
Easter Island…..Anywhere with spiritual mystery!!!
Posted by Tony Martino • 26 June 2009, 12:37
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