"bem-casados"

My host sister is going to marry next week. Of course the whole family is already very excited and busy with the last preparations. Today we went to choose the "bem casados". This is a very cute wedding tradition here. "Bem casados" are sweets wrapped in paper like little presents. At the wedding day every guest will receive one of these sweets as a little gesture to say "thank you for coming".

We chose ones that are sponge cake with lemon filled with a cream of  "doce de leite" which is a special type of thickened sweet milk. Yummy!

 "The sweet legend... the "bem-casado" (well married) represents two parts that are connected and that are sealed with attachment and mutual respect. To have good luck in this connection, one "bem-casado" has to be given to each guest. According to the legend, everyone who tastes a "bem-casado" will be blessed with the same luck and happiness. Make a wish before taking the first bite. "Bem-casados"... a sweet memory"