Sweet Traditions from Cultures Near and Far
Author Krystina Castella became intrigued by the cultural history of cake at a scholarship bake sale at the college where she teaches. The international students brought Korean, Indian, Eastern European, South African, and Middle Eastern goodies. This collection of cakes was the beginning of A World of Cake, an adventurous exploration of global cake culture.Cake is a universal symbol of celebration, shared at birthdays, anniversaries, weddings, religious holidays, family get-togethers, and the honoring of achievements of all sorts. A World of Cake celebrates international cake-making