There are three main theories for why a baker’s dozen is 13 instead of 12. But most think it has its origins in the fact that many societies throughout history have had extremely strict laws concerning baker’s wares.
A brief history of baking | History Extra | BBC History Magazine | History Extra
7th July 2016 by Leave a Comment
A brief history of baking When did Britain develop its love of baking, and was cake always on the menu? We take you on a tour through baking history…
Ancient History and Archaeology.com – Pompeian Bakeries
22nd June 2016 by Leave a Comment
Buying bread rather than making it at home was as common for the Romans as it is today-if the evidence of Pompeii is to be believed. Much is known about recipes for ancient bread from surviving texts- but not how bread was baked on a commercial scale in towns.
IBS and bloating
18th June 2016 by Leave a Comment
How many people are affected by IBS? Around a third of people in the UK suffer some of the symptoms associated with IBS and for 1 in 10 people the symptoms are so bad they go to see a doctor.
Food Blog – Best Food Blogs – Gourmet Food Blog
27th May 2016 by Leave a Comment
Want to become a more impressive cook instantly? Use compound butter! Also known as finishing butter or beurre composé in French, it’s unsalted butter that has been blended with seasonings. TIP OF THE DAY: Make Compound Butter (Flavored Butter )
History of Baking and Pastry Cooking
22nd May 2016 by Leave a Comment
HISTORY OF BAKING On today’s market there is a never ending variety of the most delicious sweets and pastries to please both the palate and the eyes. We have become so used to this diverse range of bread, mouth watering pastries and cakes that seldom we ask just how they come into existence.
Types of bread
12th May 2016 by Leave a Comment
There are many different types of bread. This page lists many of them, including many popular international types of bread . . .
The Nibble: Different Types Of Bread
5th May 2016 by Leave a Comment
Do you know your bread? Different Types Of Bread This is page 2 of a 9-page glossary of the many different types of bread. Here, discover breads including arepas, bialys and brioche.
Bakery technology – History of bread
25th April 2016 by Leave a Comment
What do you know about the history of bread – this staple that you eat every day? The history of bread: from prehistory until tomorrow Look at bread: it is the history of the humanity which you contemplate.
A brief history of baking | History Extra | BBC History Magazine | History Extra
22nd April 2016 by Leave a Comment
When did Britain develop its love of baking, and was cake always on the menu? We take you on a tour through baking history… A brief history of baking We asked Professor John Walter from the University of Essex and Dr Sara Pennell from the University of Roehampton to take us through the history of […]
