On King Cake
How do you feel about King Cake? That bright cake, smothered in sprinkles with a plastic baby stuffed inside. Maybe you’re more a fan of the Galette de Rois—the puff pastry and frangipane version that hails from France. Shrove Tuesday traditions abound all around the world. In this episode of Kitchen Meditations, we’re going to learn how some of the most popular traditions came to be!
King Cake history
Vasilopita history
Maslenitsa history
Deep dive into Semlor
Paczki history
After you've listened to the episode, use these discussion questions to reflect further. Consider discussing them around the table with a friend or two.
What comes to mind when you think of King Cake, or other Shrove Tuesday traditions?
After learning more about the history of Carnival, Shrove Tuesday and the reason behind the feasting of sweet treats, how does this re-shape the way you view Lent and the stripping away of excess during this time?
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