Did we mention October is National Cookie Month? Cookies may have been the inevitable flight of fancy of early bakers whose custom it was to bake a handful of batter to ascertain the temperature of the oven prior to baking an entire cake. Early American tinsmiths began making cookie cutters in the 1700’s. It is… Continue reading This Week in Food History – 10/23/2017
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This Week in Food History – 10/16/2017
Not only is October National Pasta and Pizza Month, but it’s National Popcorn Poppin’ Month also. Most delicious month of the year so far! What makes popcorn pop, anyway? Not all corn pops, by the way. The science behind popcorn is simple: There is a tiny drop of water inside each kernel. Heating the kernels… Continue reading This Week in Food History – 10/16/2017
This Week in Food History – 10/09/2017
Pretzels are among the most peculiar treats and their history is as uncommon as their shape. October is National Pretzel Month. Today, we are familiar with the soft, warm, twisted dough we love to dunk in mustard, and this version is closest to the original. The name is German, but they were first called “bracellae,”… Continue reading This Week in Food History – 10/09/2017
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