Sweet History: Desserts With a Rich Past

Cooking is sometimes closely linked to history: for example, some desserts can tell you something interesting about the past of different countries and their rulers. A few centuries ago, the appearance of cakes or sweets was a real event because there were not many recipes for sweets. For instance, the recipe for chocolate chip cookies appeared only in the twentieth century. Now, we are going to explore even older desserts that have interesting roots.… Read more

The Origin and a Brief History of Cookies

One of the most popular confectionary sweets, cookies have a long history. Wars, travel, and trade caravans helped spread the popularity of cookies around the world and even established cookie factories. People exchanged recipes they knew, learned new ones, and brought them home. Today’s range of cookies, cakes, and waffles is astounding in its diversity. Hardly anyone knows how wide varieties there are. Modern pastries differ in the type of flour and other products used, the filling, the plain or chocolate glaze, the shape, the color, and so on.… Read more

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