Showing results for "white" in Baking & Desserts

How did white bread, once an icon of American progress, become "white trash"? In this lively history of bakers, dietary crusaders, and social reformers, Aaron Bobrow-Strain shows us that what we think about the humble, puffy loaf says a lot about who we are and what we want our society to look like. White Bread teaches us that when Americans debate what one should eat, they are also wrestling with larger questions of race, class, immigration, and gender.

Chocolate is one of those items in life that is loved by almost anyone young or old. The reason that it is so loved is that it is very versatile and can be used in a number of ways both as a standalone treat and as an ingredient that can make a number of dishes pop in terms of flavor. Before we get too involved in all of the deliciousness that is chocolate, we need to look at the history of this bean and see how it goes from a plant to your table and is looked at as an absolute delight by a large number of people.