'quiche' comes from the german kuche (cake)
french in origin, it's normally eggs in a pastry case.
flan comes from the same root as 'flat' and is also french - it's normally a sweet 'egg custard' without pastry.
But you can have a savoury flan if you want, just like you can have a savoury cake.
Posted By: Dave in France on February 22nd 2007 at 16:04:33
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- 'quiche' comes from the german kuche (cake) (General Chat) - Dave in France, Feb 22, 16:04:33
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