Mamita admonishes her little boy to eat all his bread by telling him how the food is made, from the planting of the wheat seeds to the loaf of bread on the table, and sings him a Spanish song celebrating bread.
Presents facts on bread's history, describes different kinds around the world, shows how it is made in factories, explains why it is healthy, and includes a recipe for baked rolls.
The bitter tear of an unwanted beggar causes the bread dough in the bakery shop to "sleep" and the villagers fear it will not rise in time for the festival of the town's patron saint.
a history of bread with activities and recipes from around the world
Harbison, Elizabeth M
1997
A collection of recipes for various kinds of breads arranged in a timeline format that charts the history of this staple food from the earliest civilization to the present day. 'Includes instructions for related activities.
Discusses the history of bread, how it is made, some ingredients that are used, and varieties found in different countries. Includes recipes for banana bread and simple chapatis.
