Yardley food writer and historian Becky Libourel Diamond is bringing back classic festive dishes and decadent desserts in a new cookbook, “The Gilded Age Christmas Cookbook: Cookies and Treats from America’s Golden Era.”
More than a recipe collection, it’s a festive feast of flavors, stories and traditions from America’s most dazzling period.
Diamond adapted recipes from the 19th century and earlier for today’s kitchens, making it possible to bake the same cakes, pies, puddings, custards and candies that once graced Gilded Age holiday tables.
Each recipe is paired with historical notes and sprinkled with facts, offering readers a colorful glimpse into a season when opulence met old-fashioned charm.
While the book brims with nostalgic Christmas favorites like brown sugar cookies and lemon gingerbread, it also highlights seasonal traditions from other celebrations, including Hanukkah and New Year’s.
Accompanied by vibrant photographs, these recipes invite bakers of all levels to recreate the sparkle and spirit of holidays past in their own homes.
With a foreword by Chef Walter Staib, host and executive producer of the Emmy-winning series “A Taste of History,” “The Gilded Age Christmas Cookbook” blends recipes with rich storytelling. This collection is the perfect gift for bakers, history lovers and holiday hosts alike.
Learn more about “The Gilded Age Christmas Cookbook” and the festive dishes it contains from Becky Libourel Diamond.
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