Daily Bread

Sing, O people! Sing the praises of the Mother of our God; for today she delivers her soul, full of light, into the hands of Him Who became incarnate of her without seed. And she entreats Him without ceasing to grant the earth peace and great mercy. (Litya, Tone 5)

Flan holds a special place in Argentina’s dessert culture, and Augusto “Aspi” Mayer’s dulce de leche version became a Buenos Aires reference point. Rich, creamy and velvety, it is fully set around the edges but retains a slight ripple at the center. A fine-mesh sieve helps keep the custard smooth, while the light, pourable caramel…