Season's Eatings - Zimtsterne
About this episode
This episode explores the history and origins of Zimtsterne, a traditional German cookie.
Some cookies cooperate. Zimtsterne do not. And yet, every December, across German-speaking Europe — and far beyond it — these white-topped cinnamon stars return to bakery windows and home kitchens as if they've always belonged there. Routed in medieval spices, baked in theology and tradition, we're exploring the history and origins of zimtsterne. Website: https://www.seasonseatingspodcast.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/seasonseatingspodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/seasonseatingspod Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/seasonseatpod.bsky.social Email: seasonseatingspodcast@gmail.com Youtube: https://youtube.com/@seasonseatings Ko-fi: https://ko-fi.com/seasonseatings
People in this episode
Host: Glen Warren
Topics covered
- cookies
- history
- tradition
- cinnamon
- baking
- German cuisine
Keywords
- Zimtsterne
- cookies
- cinnamon stars
- German baking
- medieval spices
- holiday treats
Mentioned in this episode
Books & works: Zimtsterne
Places: German-speaking Europe
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