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Episode 222: Sugarplums and Gingerbread: A History of Christmas Sweets
Episode 222: Sugarplums and Gingerbread: A History of Christmas Sweets
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Length:
41 minutes
Released:
Dec 17, 2015
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Podcast episode
Description
"While visions of sugarplums danced in their heads..." But, what exactly is a sugarplum? On the season finale of A Taste of the Past, Linda Pelaccio is in studio with Michael Krondl and Cathy Kaufman discussing the history behind the sweets enjoyed throughout the holidays. Embarking on a great fruitcake debate, explaining the plethora of sweeteners used throughout the ages, as well as the origins of the infamous yule log and more, this episode covers it all!
Released:
Dec 17, 2015
Format:
Podcast episode
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