"In the school cafeteria you could buy soda, potato chips, snack cakes, corndogs, French fries, apple turnovers, ice cream --you know, carnival food, " she said.

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For dessert, there was hot apple and huckleberry crisp with salted caramel ice cream.

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Try the terrine de foie de canard, the herb-crusted loin of lamb and the beguiling desserts, especially the warm apple and walnut purse with sour cream ice cream.

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Also, since entire meals arrive at once, the ice cream served with the apple pie will likely be melted by the time the starter and main are enjoyed.

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