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The Torta Amor de Albahaca is a unique twist on a classic cake, using flavors like basil and dulce de leche for a special touch. It's a fun and creative dessert option for celebrations.
This cake was inspired by the author's Chilean heritage and was even made for their own wedding. It combines personal meaning with a delicious taste.
Using store-bought puff pastry makes the cake easier to assemble, showing that you can enjoy baking without all the stress of making everything from scratch.

Social media can be misleading, showing us idealized realities that may not be true.
Marketing techniques have shifted to bombard us with constant images of 'perfect lives' influencing our behaviors.
Social media has had an impact on the food industry, with visually appealing but questionably tasting creations gaining attention.

Finding the best canele pastries in different cities can vary greatly in taste and quality.
Using modern technology for baking canele pastries may lead to better results compared to traditional methods.
Quality of a famous pastry brand's product at a fast-food restaurant like McDonald's might surprise or confuse customers.

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Every artisanal bakery relies on ingredients from industrial-scale operations to meet consumer demand.
Artisan mills needed a market of bakeries to sell to in order to become more common.
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