Marmite happiness

 

In 1602 the French attacked Geneva by scaling the wall. The story goes that Mère Royaume who was making vegetable soup heard them and poured the entire vat of hot soup on the soldiers giving the city enough time to raise the troops and defeat the attackers.

Every year, except for Covid times, the city celebrates the Escalade.  People in 17th century costumes, soldiers in armor and on horse back roam the old town. Vegetable soup and vin chaud are sold from stands.

Although it is a December celebration, the marzipan-filled chocolate marmites are already for sale.

Last week it was desert after a lovely meal with friends. We upheld the tradition of the oldest and youngest present joining hands and smashing the marmite then everyone eating the chocolate and candy veggies.