The history of tarts can be traced all the way back to 500BC and the Greek Physician Aegimus. Over time tarts have been the subject of many books, plays and displays of confectionery genius. Traditionally tarts were prepared with superior ingredients and were considered a delicacy meant exclusively for the aristocratic class. They also became a means of artistic expression; the more intricate the design of the tart, the more its value and prestige associated with it.
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