{"product_id":"gilded-age-christmas-cookbook-cookies-and-treats-from-americas-golden-era-hardcover","title":"Gilded Age Christmas Cookbook: Cookies and Treats from America's Golden Era - Hardcover","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eBecky Libourel Diamond\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAlthough most Americans have heard of sugar plums thanks to the famous holiday poem \u003ci\u003eA Visit from St. Nicholas\u003c\/i\u003e by Clement Clarke Moore, many have likely never have had the pleasure of tasting one of these luxuries, or even know what they really are (hint: they are not sugar-dusted plums). This is because sugar plums are one of the Gilded Age era holiday sweets that got eclipsed as America moved into the twentieth century. But \u003ci\u003eThe Gilded Age Christmas Cookbook\u003c\/i\u003e will bridge the past and present, bringing back sugar plums and other confections not typically found in modern cookbooks, while revisiting some beloved favorites. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eWith origins that date back to the nineteenth century and even earlier, the recipes in \u003ci\u003eThe Gilded Age Christmas Cookbook\u003c\/i\u003e have been adapted for today's ingredients and appliances, allowing cooks to recreate them in their own modern kitchens. Each recipe will provide a colorful glimpse into the era, featuring the fascinating history behind each cookie, its ingredients and baking methods. There will also be sidebars throughout, offering tidbits of Christmas lore of the era. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eA perfect gift to bring sparkle to the holiday season for anyone who enjoys food, history, culture and Christmas traditions, \u003ci\u003eThe Gilded Age Christmas Cookbook\u003c\/i\u003e is a unique way to revitalize any baker's holiday repertoire while looking to past foodways for inspiration. With all the opulence and enchanting allure of the Victorian period, this nostalgic book is chock-full of delicious holiday treats. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eBecky Libourel Diamond is a food writer, librarian, and research historian. Her most recent book, \u003ci\u003eThe Gilded Age Cookbook, \u003c\/i\u003eblends Gilded Age details and celebrity stories with historic menus and recipes updated for modern kitchens. She is also the author of \u003ci\u003eThe Thousand Dollar Dinner \u003c\/i\u003eand \u003ci\u003eMrs. Goodfellow: The Story of America's First Cooking School. \u003c\/i\u003eShe holds a bachelor's degree in journalism from Rider University and a Master of Library Service (MLS) degree from Rutgers University. She has worked as a Business Librarian at Rutgers-New Brunswick since 2020. She lives in Yardley, Pennsylvania. Visit her at www.beckyldiamond.com. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 200\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.68 x 9.17 x 7.26 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e September 02, 2025\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51984513597741,"sku":"9781493088423","price":32.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0938\/3185\/6429\/files\/XHpxGb3Lj99781493088423.webp?v=1776096709","url":"https:\/\/ishookbooks.com\/products\/gilded-age-christmas-cookbook-cookies-and-treats-from-americas-golden-era-hardcover","provider":"iShook Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}