Alimentary Advent Calendar: Door Number 7 - Bûche de Nöel

<p>This episode, though short, is filled with lore and speculation around the origins of a cake that is synonymous with the Christmas holiday in France. From pagan fires summoning the sun to edicts meant to stave off disease, Leigh talks about the origins of the Bûche de Nöel.</p><p><strong>We would love to connect with you</strong></p><p><a href="https://asweeat.com">AsWeEat.com</a>, on Instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/asweeat/">@asweeat</a>, join our new<a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/1643433769037789"> As We Eat</a> community on Facebook, or subscribe to the <a href="https://asweeat.substack.com/about">As We Eat Journal</a>.</p><p>Do you have a great idea 💡 for a show topic, a recipe 🥘 that you want to share, or just say “hi”👋🏻?  Send us an email at <a href="mailto:connect@asweeat.com">connect@asweeat.com</a></p><p>Review As We Eat on <a href="https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/as-we-eat-1522265">Podchaser</a> or <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/as-we-eat/id1537593535">Apple Podcast</a>. We would like to know what you think.</p>