Commemorating the Feast of Epiphany on January 6th, Twelfth Night signifies the conclusion of the Twelve Days of Christmas. Twelfth Night Cake symbolizes the search for the baby Jesus by the Three Wise Men: a delightful confection steeped in tradition, holds roots that traverse … [Read more...] about Twelfth Night Cake: A Tale of Traditions from England to America’s Gilded Age
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Halloween Traditions From the Gilded Age
While Season 2 of The Gilded Age opened with Easter celebrations, we are now celebrating Halloween, one of the most beloved holidays in America, filled with fun costumes, trick-or-treating, and spooky decorations. While the origins of Halloween date back over 2,000 years to the … [Read more...] about Halloween Traditions From the Gilded Age
The Gilded Age Comes to Life in this Lavish New Cookbook
Just in time for the launch of S2 of The Gilded Age on HBO, The Gilded Age Cookbook brings the lavish cuisine of late 19th-century New York society to life in stunning detail. Author Becky Libourel Diamond beautifully transports readers back to this era of excess through … [Read more...] about The Gilded Age Comes to Life in this Lavish New Cookbook
Food Takes Center Stage as The Gilded Age Returns for Season 2
As the lavish HBO period drama The Gilded Age returns for season 2 on October 29th, viewers can once again immerse themselves in all the wealth, scandal and delicious dining of 1880s New York high society. Food is integral in transporting us back to this era of excess and … [Read more...] about Food Takes Center Stage as The Gilded Age Returns for Season 2
Palates of Privilege: How Peach Cobbler Became a Status Symbol Dessert
While sweetened juicy peaches tucked under a blanket of tender biscuit is a treat easily enjoyed today, peach cobbler was once a dessert deemed a luxury, its flavors and costly ingredients far out of reach for all but the most privileged classes in the 19th century. There are … [Read more...] about Palates of Privilege: How Peach Cobbler Became a Status Symbol Dessert