Luna Tarts
When I was little, I'd watch the cooks making these treats in the palace kitchens. When I was really young, my brothers would accompany me but as they grew older and their time was taken up with schooling and public events I had to go down by myself.
I was five and my brothers were ten when they managed to 'liberate' a tray of tarts from the kitchens which they ate after dark back in the nursery. Unfortunately, this made them quite ill with a condition we call Twist Tongue which left Nika being sick in the hall and Misha running down the hall screaming about the fae-folk who had infiltrated his bedroom. That took a lot of explaining from the nannies.
I would like to say that I avoided being ill because I am far clever and more sensible than my brothers, but in actuality I just fell asleep before I could eat as many so it wasn't a problem for me.
History
It isn't known when these treats were first invented but they have spread in knowledge and appreciation across the country to the point where no one really cares where they come from as they have become a symbol of our mealtimes.
Significance
According to children, they are the most important part of any meal. This sentiment is shared by my brothers who enjoy them far more than is good for them, personally I do not really care for sweet treats now but I used to like them when I was younger.
These delicious sweet treats are common in houses across the country, from our grand palace to the lowliest farmhouse. They are much beloved by our people, particularly children who often find them the best part of any meal.
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