What do raisins, candied orange peel, figs, and cherries have to do with Christmas?
More than you might think.
Long before refrigeration and supermarkets, people found ways to capture the sweetness of summer and carry it through the cold winter months.
From medieval monasteries and Mediterranean trade routes to Christmas pudding, fruitcake, and mince pies, we're uncovering the surprising history of why summer tastes like Christmas.
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