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Confectioners defy convention

Hana no Babaroa havaro's Petale

TOKYO -- Confectioners in Japan are shaking up Western teatime traditions. 

     Bavarian cream, Mont Blanc and cream puffs are among the old favorites getting revamps. Some of the new creations come in unusual shapes. Others look conventional but offer surprises for the taste buds.

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