Readington Museums

Food historian Susan McLellan Plaisted will present the evolution of gingerbread. She will cover the transformation of gingerbread from its origins as a simple combination of ginger and breadcrumbs to the beloved treat we know today. In addition, Plaisted will create sweetmeat cones using gingerbread, following an authentic local 18th-century receipt (recipe).

Attendees will also have the opportunity to view her collection of gingerbread receipts, which span from the 16th to the 18th centuries, providing a unique glimpse into the culinary history of this classic dessert.