Jacques Torres

My chocolate is special because it's real. My pistachios are from Italy, and the almonds are from Spain. We make our own marzipan. If I sell a product that says 'raspberry,' it's real raspberry. My plan was to make the best product possible and be the least expensive of the best chocolate makers. That's still our position.

Algerian Chef

Kathryn Lasky

I hate to tell you this, but I did not even like visiting Versailles. I found it just too ornate. It was like a complete diet of cotton candy, marzipan, and whipped cream. It gave me the mental equivalent of one of those toothaches you get when you bite into something too sweet.

American Author

Never in a million years would I want to live at Versailles with Marie Antoinette or anybody else. I hate to tell you this but I did not even like visiting Versailles. I found it just too ornate. It was like a complete diet of cotton candy, marzipan, and whipped cream.

Marzipan is often used to decorate cakes, making them look and taste better.

Decoration Use

Apart from decoration, marzipan can be shaped into fruits, animals, or figures for festive treats.

Culinary Versatility

Marzipan has a rich, sweet taste, and a small amount can add a lot of flavor.