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Pan Dulce

The Gringo’s Guide to Pan Dulce

Don’t know your conchas from your cuernos? We’re here to help.

By Katharine Shilcutt 6/30/2014 at 3:59am

Don’t know your conchas from your cuernos? We’re here to help you navigate the pastry cases at your local panadería.

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