Two pastries are placed on decorative white lace doilies. The left pastry has a light frosting with an orange slice, chopped nuts, and a small green piece of candied fruit. The right pastry is circular and layered, topped with yellow cream, powdered sugar, a red berry, and nuts.
Two pastries are placed on decorative white lace doilies. The left pastry has a light frosting with an orange slice, chopped nuts, and a small green piece of candied fruit. The right pastry is circular and layered, topped with yellow cream, powdered sugar, a red berry, and nuts.

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Three triangular pastries with a flaky, golden-brown crust are arranged neatly on a white rectangular plate. The pastries have a visible filling and are garnished with red flakes. Scattered around the pastries are small red berries, adding a pop of color. In front of the plate, there is a small clay cup containing a white liquid with a green garnish.
Three triangular pastries with a flaky, golden-brown crust are arranged neatly on a white rectangular plate. The pastries have a visible filling and are garnished with red flakes. Scattered around the pastries are small red berries, adding a pop of color. In front of the plate, there is a small clay cup containing a white liquid with a green garnish.
A plate filled with round, flaky pastries dusted with powdered sugar is placed on a wooden table. To the side, there are fresh strawberries, also lightly dusted with sugar. A small bag of flour and some fresh herbs are visible nearby.
A plate filled with round, flaky pastries dusted with powdered sugar is placed on a wooden table. To the side, there are fresh strawberries, also lightly dusted with sugar. A small bag of flour and some fresh herbs are visible nearby.
A woven basket filled with golden-brown pastries with glossy, caramelized tops, containing a rich custard filling. The pastries are stacked closely together, creating a warm, inviting look.
A woven basket filled with golden-brown pastries with glossy, caramelized tops, containing a rich custard filling. The pastries are stacked closely together, creating a warm, inviting look.

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Four golden-brown pastries are neatly arranged on a wooden tray, each placed on a square napkin. The pastries have a slightly caramelized crust with scattered sugar crystals visible on their tops. The setting conveys a warm, cozy atmosphere with natural lighting gently highlighting the textures of the food and tray.
Four golden-brown pastries are neatly arranged on a wooden tray, each placed on a square napkin. The pastries have a slightly caramelized crust with scattered sugar crystals visible on their tops. The setting conveys a warm, cozy atmosphere with natural lighting gently highlighting the textures of the food and tray.
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