Bread in the Bone

A half-baked look at the history and culture of bread

Welcome to Bread in the Bone, where I, a bread baker, a bread eater, and an unabashed bread nerd, try to make sense of the historical, cultural, and linguistic significance of that most humble of home staples: the loaf of bread. It's the greatest thing since, well, you know...

This site is divided into three sections:

History

A potted and probably not very accurate history of bread, from its ancient origins to today’s ancient grains. Check it out.

Culture

A remarkably shallow examination of the cultural significance of bread, from its religious meanings to its social uses. Read it.

Language

A not-all-that-deep dive into the linguistic roots of bread, from its etymology to its varied metaphors. Go there.