Britannica Insights: Holiday Cooking & Culture

Michelle, a professional chef, discusses the significance of cooking during holidays, highlighting how food connects people and preserves cultural traditions. She explores popular holiday dishes, cultural foods like gingerbread and latkes, and the scientific link between taste and memory. Michelle shares her personal experience of blending family recipes with new influences, emphasizing the creation of new traditions. The video concludes with a discussion on the Black Forest cake's history.

How do you think new cooking traditions are being created during the holidays?

What is the history behind the Black Forest cake?