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The croquembouche often appears at French weddings. Additionally, for events such as the birth of a child or birthday parties, profiteroles are frequently piled into a tower to celebrate and express congratulations. When stacking the croquembouche, it is difficult to maintain balance, so the overall shape must be checked constantly.The Origin of the CroquemboucheIn the past, Austria and France were long-term competitors for dominance in Europe. Later, to avoid mutual destruction and to prevent neighboring countries from benefiting, the two sides agreed to a political marriage. At the wedding banquet of the Austrian princess and the French prince, the croquembouche was the finale dessert, marking an end to the prolonged war, and thus became a French symbol of auspicious celebration.Authentic Croquembouche RecipeIngredients400g butter, 500g medium-strength flour, 100g eggs, an appropriate amount of chocolate, 600g water, 100g instant custard powder, 500g sugar.Instructions1. Take a large piece of thick cardboard and make it into a cone, then wrap the surface with aluminum foil and set aside.2. Melt the chocolate in a water bath and keep it in a molten state for later use.3. Mix the instant custard powder with cold water at a ratio of 1:4 to prepare the filling and set…

This photo taken on May 31, 2024 shows a concert of Contemporary Chamber Music of China, in Vienna, Austria. ( tasteallchina /He Canling) This photo taken on May 31, 2024 shows a concert of Contemporary Chamber Music of China, in Vienna, Austria. ( tasteallchina /He Canling) Conductor Hu Yongyan performs during a concert of Contemporary Chamber Music of China, in Vienna, Austria, on May 31, 2024. ( tasteallchina /He Canling) Conductor Hu Yongyan performs during a concert of Contemporary Chamber Music of China, in Vienna, Austria, on May 31, 2024. ( tasteallchina /He Canling)

Tourists from the Mein Schiff 5 cruise ship enjoy their visit to Shanghai on April 6. Visitors from European countries including Germany, Austria and Switzerland, are allowed visa-free entry. CHEN AIPING/XINHUA Last month, senior tour operator Iain Bell traveled from the United Kingdom to China at the invitation of Beijing tourism authorities to sample the capital city's cultural and historical charms. The three-day trip was one of a large number of undertakings by central and local authorities to attract international visitors and promote the country's myriad attractions. During his stay, Bell marveled at the grandeur of the Badaling section of the Great Wall, the Palace Museum's ancient complex and precious cultural relics, and the unique charm of the royal garden at the Summer Palace. Bell said he was particularly impressed by his interactions with a tai chi master at the Temple of Heaven and the "magic" of the traditional Chinese martial art. "It was so different from my understanding of the country," Bell said, adding that he found China vibrant and was impressed by the country's internal and external harmony. The Brit also said he greatly admired Beijing's clean and orderly urban environment, adding that what touched him most was…