This dessert appears to have been made with lots of dedication.
I personally have never attempted to make a marquise.
I'll eventually have to give this a try.
Thanks for sharing and flavourful wishes,
Claudia
CHOCLOLATE MARQUISE
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13 de Julio de 2010
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