The first week of December is Cookie Cutter Week. Ancient Egyptians beat the Romans on this one, shaping little bite-sized honey cakes before baking. The practice spread through Europe and to the New World over time. Wooden cake molds were popular in 16th century Germany, particularly in the Black Forest region where wood carvers produced… Continue reading This Week in Food History – 12/04/2017
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This Week in Food History – 07/31/2017
We’ve already mentioned The Food Timeline and The Nibble as favorite resources for these weekly articles. The Spruce is an equally attractive source of inspiration. We love the streamlined, easy-to-navigate format. It is extremely user-friendly. This is the site to browse if you’re into food, family, gardening, décor, pets, crafts and repairs. Speaking of food,… Continue reading This Week in Food History – 07/31/2017
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