This was a branch of olive or laurel, bound with purple or white wool, round which were hung various fruits of the season, pastries, and small jars of honey, oil and wine.
A bakery box held four small French pastries.
Hildegard offers several homemade cakes and pastries.
He then sat at the table, helping himself and his companion to the assorted pastries.
A good example of how puff pastries save the chef time happens when the cook opens a number 10 can of pre-cooked sweet potatoes, drains them, and places them in a bowl.