La buche du Noel is a festively eye-catching dessert from France. And it wouldn't have been possible if not for a nineteenth century urbanization trend and the widespread availability of cheap sugar.

Fun Links

• Maggie's Creations Patisserie: Maggie Ragaisis's Facebook page, with more lovely baked goods
• Pretend Radio: Web site for the podcast from Javier, who shares a memory in this episode

Music from this episode

• “Sad French Accordion” — Dana Boule, via Free Music Archive
• “Paris Ballade” —Dana Boule, via Free Music Archive
• “Rainy Night” —Dana Boule, via Free Music Archive
• “Turning” — Blue Dot Sessions, via Free Music Archive
• “Solar Gain” — Podington Bear, via Free Music Archive

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Books

Of Christmases Long, Long Ago: Surprising Traditions from Christmas Past (2025, Lyons Press and Recorded Books) It's Christmas as you've never seen it before, and it makes a great gift for all the Christmas lovers in your life.

Christmas Past: The Fascinating Stories Behind Our Favorite Holiday's Traditions (2022, Lyons Press and Recorded Books)