Twisted: Mindful Pretzel Consumption

At the same time the United States was brewing a Civil War, a daring, young man was stepping into his own risky business. In 1861, Julius Sturgis established America’s first commercial pretzel bakery in Lititz, Pennsylvania. As his great-great granddaughter, Jill Marie (Sturgis) Thomas has a lot to say about pretzels, and it’s time to tell the full story. In this fun book, find out everything you ever wanted to know about this iconic snack food:* Learn the origin of the very first pretzels and the meaning of its shape* Explore the history of how pretzel baking evolved over time* Catch up on local pretzel folklore, trivia, and true stories* Read a rare interview transcript from Julius Sturgis’s grandson* See step-by-step directions on how to twist your own pretzels* Cook up some of the Sturgis family’s favorite pretzel recipes. So grab a handful of pretzels along with your favorite beverage. Sit back, relax, and explore how those tasty, twisted morsels came to be such a mainstay of our society’s snacking routine. Enjoy!