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.