While France may be known for its artwork, culture, and cuisine, the French Revolution was anything but beautiful, cultured, or tasteful. Instead, it was a brutal, vengeful affair, culminating in the ruthless execution of the French royal family and the end of their royal line. One of the most famous characters from this brutal time was the French queen, Marie Antoinette. She became a symbol for all complaints levied against the French throne, from extravagant spending to their brutal crackdowns on dissent, even though she wasn’t the actual perpetrator. In the end, it didn’t matter. Marie Antoinette, at age 37, was beheaded by guillotine in October 1793. Here are three true facts about Marie Antoinette. Cake: Not on the Menu Although many ascribe the infamous words, “Let them eat cake,” to Marie Antoinette, she likely never uttered them at all. Many other royals, including the French noblewoman Marie Therese more than a century earlier, had been credited with uttering the notorious sentence. So, someone else had likely said it before the French Revolution ever happened. Young Newlyweds Talk about a crowded household: Marie Antoinette was the 11th daughter of Holy Roman Emperor Francis I, the head of the powerful and influential Habsburg dynasty. She did not spend many years at home, however, because she was just 14 years old when she married the future king of France, Louis XVI. Faux Farmer Despite her regal estate and lavish lifestyle, one of Marie Antoinette’s favorite pastimes was pretending to work as a farmer. She had an entire fake farm built on the grounds of her palace in Versailles, where she and other noblewomen would dress in costumes and pretend to be sheepherders and milkmaids. Interesting Facts About the Late French Queen Marie Antoinette
MARGIE’S KITCHEN: CHOCOLATE PEANUT BUTTER PIE
by Darlene Parman
Here, I share tried-and-true, good old-fashioned recipes that my late, magnificent momma, Margie Trammell, used to cook up to spread joy, love, and compassion to family and friends. Growing up, I remember those church dinners ... long tables of homemade goodies (no store-bought items allowed), and gatherings of friends and relatives to celebrate life — friendly faces, laughing kids, old stories retold — a gentler time when people were not so rushed and actually paid attention to one another. Momma often added this dessert to the spread of goodies, and it never lasted long! It’s simple but provides a spark of joy for your loved ones and their taste buds!
• 25 Oreos • 5 tbsp salted butter, melted • (Or, to save time, use a Keebler chocolate pie crust) Ingredients
For the filling: • 1 cup creamy peanut butter • 1 (8 oz) package cream cheese, softened • 1 1/4 cups powdered sugar • 8 oz Cool Whip topping
Directions For the crust: 1. Preheat the oven to 350 F.
2. Place the cookies in the bowl of a large food processor. Process until finely crushed, about 1 minute. Transfer to a bowl and pour the melted butter over top. Stir with a fork to combine. Press the Oreo mixture firmly into the bottom and up the sides of a pie plate. Bake until set, 5–7 minutes. Remove from the oven and allow to cool completely. For the filling: 3. In the bowl of a stand mixer or with a hand mixer, beat the peanut butter with the cream cheese until smooth. Add the powdered sugar and beat until smooth. Add the thawed whipped topping and beat until smooth, scraping the sides as needed. 4. Pour the filling into the crust and smooth the top with a spatula. Chill for at least 4 hours before serving. Margie’s Tip: Add more deliciousness! Drizzle with Hershey’s syrup or sprinkle with milk chocolate chips or crushed Oreo’s. Even better, stick a whole Oreo on top! Yummy! If you have a recipe you’d like us to share in Margie’s Kitchen, please mail it to us or email Info@parmanlaw.com. We’ll feature it in our newsletter or on our website!
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