Wedding Cakes across the World
The "Sweet" Tradition
One of the oldest traditions of a wedding day is the cake. This tradition started in Ancient Rome, where a cake of wheat or barley was broken over the bride's head to bring good fortune to the couple. During the 16th century, the “bride's pie” was served at most weddings. Different from the modern sweet wedding cake, bride pie is savoury and rich in flavor. The tradition has changed from century to century with different styles and flavors. By the medieval days, the English stopped with the plain ol’ wheat cake and starting...
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