If you buy something from a link, Vox Media may earn a commission. See our ethics statement. Pumpkin pie, caramel apples, and candy corn usually signal the start of spooky season, but, this month, ...

The book contains 60 recipes, each preceded by its place in history. In some cases, the authors also discuss the evolution of certain dishes, including one for a pastry called Bird’s Milk Cake: In the ...