Did you know that the ancient Egyptians had their own version of gingerbread or that marzipan was once considered a pharmaceutical? In The Secret History of Christmas Baking, 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. The Secret History of Christmas Baking proves that even the humblest holiday treat has a global backstory.
Copies of The Secret History of Christmas Baking are available for purchase through the Mark Twain Store; proceeds benefit The Mark Twain House & Museum. Books will be shipped after the event. We regret that we are NOT able to ship books outside the United States as it is cost-prohibitive to do so.
Program takes place on Zoom Webinar. Look for email confirmation for the link to finish your registration. A recording of the program will be emailed to all registrants.
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About the Author: Linda Raedisch has been contributing crafts, recipes, and ethnobotanical lore to Llewellyn’s Herbal Almanac since 2012. She is the author of The Old Magic of Christmas and The Lore of Old Elfland. Outside the kitchen, she has special interests in papercrafts, minority languages, and exploring the suburban jungle. You can follow her culinary, crafting, and linguistic adventures on Instagram @lindaraedisch.
About the Moderator: Erin Bartram is the Associate Director for Education at The Mark Twain House & Museum.
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Virtual author programs are supported by Suzanne Hopgood in the memory of former MTH&M Trustee Frank Lord.
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