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Lockdown loaf: The history of banana bread
The whole universe is baking banana bread in coronavirus lockdown but it’s history has roots in the Great Depression of the 1930s.
Sweet but psycho(active): A brief history of mad honey
Mad honey, which can trigger hallucinations and even death, has its roots in the ancient world.
Garibaldi: The history of nobody's favourite biscuit
Despite its poor reputation, the Garibaldi biscuit has been a mainstay of the British biscuit tin for over 150 years.
Eaternal Salvation: Souling and soul cakes
On All Souls’ Day, people would pray for the dead in exchange for a cake.
The original brownies were blondies
The original brownies were blondies but blondies get their name from brownies.
Hello Kitty Kat: How the Kit Kat conquered Japan
How a classic British chocolate bar marketed at working men became a modern must-have Japanese treat.
Full of love: The world of wedding food
There's more to weddings than cake, apparently.
Mastic Fantastic: Resinating with history
Flavouring, chewing gum, cosmetic and medicine. The historical uses of mastic.
What's the scoop? 6 facts on the history of ice cream
Six ice-cold facts on the history of ice cream.
Cool Intentions: The History of Sorbet
Ancient iced desserts, medieval Arabic sherbet, and the birth of sorbet in Naples.
Pastel de nata: How the tart got its start
The origins of Portugal's famous egg custard tart and where to find the best ones in Lisbon.