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What part of Europe did gingerbread come from?
Gingerbread originates from Armenia.
Are gingerbread cookies German?
Gingerbread was first introduced into Europe by the returning Crusaders who brought back the foreign spice from the East. The first gingerbread cookies were created in Germany.
Where did gingerbred orignate from?
Gingerbread arrived in Europe in 992. It was brought there by a monk from Germany named Gregory of Nicopolis. He taught the secrets of making gingerbread to the French.
Where do cookies originate from?
It is thought that the first gingerbread was made by Catholic monks in Europe.
Where did gingerbread houses originate?
Gingerbread was introduced to Europe by the crusaders. The Hansel and Gretel story of 1812 still features a gingerbread house. Maybe a gingerbread house was always a good shape for a Christmas cake.
Did the middle colonies eat gingerbread?
Yes, some medieval people did eat gingerbread. According to the Wikipedia article on gingerbread, it was introduced to Western Europe by an Armenian monk named Gregory of Nicopolis in the year 992 AD. There is a source link below.
When was German gingerbread invented and who invented it?
The history of gingerbread goes back to the 9th century when traders traveling to China and India brought the spice to Europe. It became such a favorite that dishes of ground ginger were placed on the bar for patrons to sprinkle in their beer. It would be hard to say Germans invented gingerbread, but there are recipes dating back to the 15th and 16th centuries. That gingerbread was more like a candy than the cake-cookie varieties we have now.
Who came up with gingerbread?
the gingerbread man
Can rats have gingerbread cookies?
Not many animals can have gingerbread, including rats. They can have gingerbread, but it is fairly unhealthy and it is generally advised not feed gingerbread cookies to rats.
What country did gingerbread come from?
Gingerbread originated in ancient Greece and was later popularized in Europe, particularly in Germany. Today, various countries around the world have their own versions of gingerbread, but its true origins can be traced back to ancient Greece.
How did gingerbread houses start?
Gingerbread houses were first made in Germany in the early 1800's, They are connected to the story of Hansel and Gretel, made famous by the Brothers Grimm. However, no-one is sure which came first. Certainly the tradition of making shapes such as animals and saints with gingerbread is much older than this.
Why did Europe start trading more?
why did europe start start trading
