It's cream that's thickening on the verge of turning into sweetbutter or souring into sour cream but it has instead decided to clump together its richest essences into buttery solids in the thick, silky, creamy liquid.
The peasant-style bread with its crunchy exterior and soft interior is often served with creamy, sweet pinon butter made from locally-abundant pine nuts.
The caramel praline cups, pineapple butter creams and curacao orange liqueur truffles are designed to lure even the most reluctant sweet-toothed visitor.