The Secret History of Christmas Baking: Recipes & Stories from Tomb Offerings to Gingerbread Boys by Linda Raedisch
The Secret History of Christmas Baking: Recipes & Stories from Tomb Offerings to Gingerbread Boys by Linda Raedisch
Publisher: Llewellyn Publications
Genre: Cooking, Food & Wine, Nonfiction (Adult), Religion & Spirituality
Format: Kindle
No. of Pages: 320
Date of Publication: 8 September, 2023
My Rating: 5 Stars
My Thoughts
Food history is a particular favorite of mine, and The Secret History of Christmas Baking was as fascinating as I had hoped for.
This is packed full of authentic history, recipes (including the origins and history of), crafts, with a nice helping of humor.
I discovered so much that I had previously been unaware of in this title! I had a great time reading TSHoCB and learned a lot.
If you’re intrigued with holiday baking, food history, or are just looking for a unique holiday cookbook, look no further.
Recommended.
Thank you to Llewellyn Publications and NetGalley for the DRC!
Description
Explore the Surprising and Sometimes Dark Origins of Beloved Holiday Bakes
Spice up your season by rolling, molding, and kneading your way through some of the world's most iconic Christmas recipes. Interspersed with tales of sailors, saints, tomb raiders, and artisans, The Secret History of Christmas Baking proves that even the humblest holiday treat has a global backstory.
Did you know that the ancient Egyptians had their own version of gingerbread or that marzipan was once considered a pharmaceutical? Linda Raedisch dispels some long-standing culinary myths and delves into the darker chapters of the West's centuries-long romance?with sugar and spices. In addition to more than forty recipes for modern bakers, you'll find illustrated instructions for dressing up your cakes and cookie plates with paper stars, angels, and witches. From Linzer tartlets to Christstollen, you can turn your kitchen into an Old World Christmas market stall.
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