How to Read a Recipe: “Christmas Cake” aka “Advent Cake” aka “Coffee Cake” aka “Pfefferkuchen auf dem Blech”

Recipe offer important biographical clues because they show cultural, linguistic, and family influences. Here are some steps for how to read a recipe using three versions of one of our family's traditional desserts: "Christmas Cake" aka "Advent Cake" aka "Coffee Cake" aka "Pfefferkuchen auf dem Blech." Try reading your own recipes and see what you'll discover about yourself!