Heather Bettendorf


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Venetian Baking Traditions with Organic Foods: Learn Easy Organic Cookie Recipes

The Veneto region, comprising a vast, dry land territory covering Padova, Verona, and the islands of Venice, was largely an agricultural area dedicated to farming of soft wheat, corn, and fruits and vegetables during the pre-industrial age. Money was scarce, and families survived largely on the fruits of their labor, fish from the Venetian lagoon, and a diet creatively... (posted by Heather 3 years 256 days ago.)
Discover the Secrets of Venetian Cookies with Organic Food Baking Recipes

From an enchanting lagoon on the Adriatic sea in Italy, when Venice was the center of commerce with Asia from the 13th to the 19th centuries, organic baking traditions were born that are still practiced today by pastry chefs and housewives alike. Explorers and sailors carried foodstuffs on board the merchant and war galleons that would survive the long voyages on the open seas.... (posted by Heather 3 years 333 days ago.)