Close your eyes and take a trip back in time with us to Renaissance Italy, a time of beautiful art, new ideas, and tempting foods. Pumpkin cheesecake, which was created by Bartolomeo Scappi, is one of these delicious treats that holds our attention. Surprisingly, this creamy, tasty food has been around since 1570. It is a real example of historical indulgence.

Imagine a cheesecake that is so rich and decadent that it makes you think of feasts that were served to popes in the past. Now think of a taste that makes us say, “That’s butter! You won’t regret it!” Some of our fellow explorers have said that when you make and eat this cheesecake, the cinnamon and ginger make you feel warm and cozy. It has the texture of liquid fudge but isn’t too heavy.

But the story isn’t just about cheesecakes and how great they taste. It’s also about being open to history and the interesting stories that go along with it. Let’s look at the story of Stingy Jack from Vienna, Austria. A young man who was too lazy to do anything but trick the devil and live to tell the tale. Isn’t that what Halloween is all about? There are tricks, stories, and even some magic! We find out something else as we get lost in the taste of the pumpkin cheesecake and the stories it makes us think of.

Pumpkins for Halloween! They may remind us of current Halloween celebrations, but their roots go back to ancient times. During the Celtic holiday of Samhain, they stood for light and safety against evil spirits. Now, as we walk this beautiful road, we’re not only hearing old stories and recipes but also seeing the latest technological advances. A lot of resources, like Babbel, help us understand and experience history in its most authentic form by connecting old languages with modern dialects.

As you enjoy the taste of a cheesecake that’s more than 400 years old, remember the stories, the history, and the magic. Also, if this trip has touched you as much as it did us, we have a movie that will make the magic even stronger. Watch it, like it, and share it. You will be giving someone a little bit of the magical spirit of Halloween if you do this.