In honour of National Cake Day, here is a scrumptious fun fact!
Did you know that...
"...the ancient Greeks used flour mixed with eggs, milk, nuts, and honey and made what they called Plakous, the name coming from the word Plakoeis which meant 'flat' cake." (Braia, 2006)
References:
Braia, Cristina Florentina. (2020, Aug 21st) The history of cake: Has it lost its meaning?. Retrieved from Canadian Military Family Magazine: https://www.cmfmag.ca/the-story-behind-cake-bringing-back-the-ancient-dessert/
Published on November 26, 2021