Christmas culinary traditions and mysteries Candy canes, mulled wine and turkey with all the trimmings. Every Christmas, we tuck into dishes that we have known and loved for generations. But why do we eat specific foods around the festive season? ...
Though it's a prized turkey that Scrooge sends an urchin to buy at the end of A Christmas Carol, goose was the original centerpiece on the Cratchit's menu. As shown to Scrooge by the Ghost of Christmas Present: "There never was such a goose...Its te ...
Bramley are seasonal and readily available around Christmas time. You’ll note from the ingredients that there are strong flavours going on here with the vinegar providing a tart taste, as well as its pickling properties. Spicy aromatics such as cinn ...
Sometimes known as the rather prosaic ‘refrigerator cake’, this tiffin ticks all the boxes: rich, dark chocolate, crunchy biscuits, nutty almonds and the mouth-puckering dried sour cherries. Some days you just need chocolate. When you don’t want ca ...
These gingerbread biscuits don't take a lot of time to make and decorating them is a fun and festive activity for the kids. They're also great as a little edible gift. This recipes makes 20 biscuits. Tip: You'll need ready-made writing icing to d ...
This delicious spiced pumpkin butter is a treat with everything from pancakes to granola and will keep in the fridge for roughly a week. Ingredients Metric Cups Imperial 850 ...
These sweet little cakes make a lovely gift. Alternatively, slip them into the top of stockings to be eaten on Christmas morning. You can make the dough on Christmas Eve, arrange it in the tin and leave, loosely covered with cling film, to prove ov ...
Whether you're looking to save money this Christmas or want to surprise your loved ones with a special treat, these edible gifts are sure to put a smile on anyone's face. These delicious goodies will show care and thoughtfulness – and what more cou ...
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