Have you noticed it too? Marshmallows have been appearing more frequently in or on traditional French desserts. Maybe for the European eye, those little marshmallows look quite dainty sprinkled on a tarte or mixed in a mousse. But to my American eye, I feel the dessert has lost some of its integrity, yes, I feel the marshmallow has "cheapened" the presentation of the dish. It's as if the tart were wearing a halter and mini skirt on the red carpet rather than a Versace dress. I mean look at that picture of la tarte aux fruits rouges above- does it not look pulluted with the marshmallows?
