Origin of a Classic: Baumkuchen
With its distinctive ringed and ridged appearance and centuries-old history, Baumkuchen has become a beloved treat the world over. The German word “baumkuchen” translates...
Aebleskiver
The aebleskive has a long history, though not much of it is recorded. Its background is little more than speculation, with details passed down largely through...
Origin of a Classic: Melomakarona
By Christina Fleisch
To understand the history of the delicious honey cookie known as melomakarona, we must go back to ancient Greece. The pantheon of Greek...
Benne Wafers
Before the advent of baking powder and soda, beating biscuit dough with a wooden stick, hammer, or heavy rolling pin with up to one...
