Yakgwa is a deep-fried wheat-based confection made with honey and rice wine. Name means "medicinal confection" due to high honey content. Originated in Later Silla era for Buddhist rites. Popular during Goryeo Dynasty for royal weddings
Frozen yogurt contains live bacterial cultures and is a frozen dessert. Invented in New England in the 1970s. Not FDA-regulated but regulated by some US states
Gelato originated in Italy in 1600 by chef Francesco Procopio Dei Coltelli. Ancient Chinese Emperor Tang of Shang created frozen treat using mountain snow. Modern Gelato started in Renaissance period with Cosimo Ruggeri. Catherine de Medici introduced Gelato to France, leading to royal licensing
Apple pie originated in medieval times and became American staple in 17th century. Early settlers brought simple apple pie to New World. Now deeply ingrained in American culture as symbol of tradition
Traditional Korean sweets (Husik) were made from fruits and floral teas. Yaksik is a sticky rice dessert with pine nuts and jujubes. Yakgwa is honey-filled wheat dough cookies with floral shape. Hwajeon is rice pancake decorated with edible flowers. Dasik is traditional tea-snack cookie made with chestnut flour
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