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Butter

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Angelica

Angelica

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Macarons

Macarons

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Cornuelles

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Broye du Poitou

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Le tourteau fromagé

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Samphire

Samphire

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Mojhette beans

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Carotte de Jarnac-Champagne

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Melons

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