Dried fruit and nuts comprise 70% of a fruitcake’s density.
Source: Fruitcake Forensics, p. 24 in December 2010 Saveur Magazine
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Amuse Bouche: Noun. Etymology: French: literally, entertains the mouth. A small, complimentary appetizer served at the beginning of a meal to awaken the taste buds. Leena Eats definition: a quick shot of gastronomic knowledge for the brain.
~LTG!
There are many legends as to who and why invented candy canes, but the most popular story is that they were invented by a German choirmaster in 1670 to hand out to children to keep them quiet during a long church service.
Source: The Food Timeline: Christmas foods: Candy Canes
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Amuse Bouche: Noun. Etymology: French: literally, entertains the mouth. A small, complimentary appetizer served at the beginning of a meal to awaken the taste buds. Leena Eats definition: a quick shot of gastronomic knowledge for the brain.
~LTG!
From a simple German recipe for lebkuchen to an American Christmas classic, gingerbread was one of the most popular Christmas treats for early American children. Why? It tasted good, was cheap to make, and could be made in any type of oven–it was a true idiot proof recipe, and one that many Americans crave today around the holidays.
Source: The Food Timeline: Christmas food: Gingerbread
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Amuse Bouche: Noun. Etymology: French: literally, entertains the mouth. A small, complimentary appetizer served at the beginning of a meal to awaken the taste buds. Leena Eats definition: a quick shot of gastronomic knowledge for the brain.
~LTG!
The earliest recorded mention of a Christmas cookie exchange was in Betty Crocker’s Cooky Book from 1963.
Source: The Food Timeline: Christmas foods: cookies
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Amuse Bouche: Noun. Etymology: French: literally, entertains the mouth. A small, complimentary appetizer served at the beginning of a meal to awaken the taste buds. Leena Eats definition: a quick shot of gastronomic knowledge for the brain.
~LTG!
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