Author: annalenaillustrations
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Tasty Tales
Where do croissants actually come from? Who invented ramen? And what does Om Ali have to do with a medieval power struggle? Tasty Tales explores the surprising, delicious, and sometimes dark histories behind the world’s most beloved dishes — combining original research, hand-lettered illustration, and storytelling for curious readers of all ages. Project details Publisher:…
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Tasty Tales: Gingerbread cookies
Did you know that gingerbread houses at Christmas were inspired by fairytales? Learn to bake your own gingerbread goodies with the recipe on this blog post! In my new picture book Tasty Tales, I share the stories behind our favourite foods from all over the world. One of my personal favourites is gingerbread! Did you…
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Tasty Tales: Coffee cake
Once upon a time, a shepherd noticed his goats acting strangely… turns out they were munching on coffee berries! Learn to bake a delicious coffee cake with the recipe in this blog post! Learn how to make your own coffee cake with this recipe! For the cake: For the coffee buttercream frosting: Instructions: Did this…
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Tasty Tales: Jollof rice
Dive into the flavors of West Africa with the classic Jollof rice, made with rice, tomatoes, onions, peppers… find out how to cook it using the recipe below! In my children’s book Tasty Tales on history and food, I share the story behind Jollof Rice. A fragrant and beloved dish, that countries such as Senegal, Ghana,…
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Tasty Tales: Pizza Margarita
Ever wondered why Pizza Margarita is always the first choice on menus? It’s got a royal backstory tied to an Italian queen! Learn to make your own yummy pizza with the recipe below. In my book Tasty Tales I share the story behind Queen Margarita who is said to have inspired the pizza with the…
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