The holidays just wouldn’t be the same without the seasonal aromas of ginger and spice baking in the royal ovens at Buckingham Palace. Gingerbread biscuits have been a staple of royal Christmases since Queen Victoria’s era, lending a delicious dose of history to each seasonal … [Read more...] about Royal Family Gingerbread – A Palace Cookie Tradition Lives On
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Salami di Cioccolato (Chocolate Salami) – An Italian Holiday Treat
If you're looking for a unique yet simple holiday dessert that will wow your guests, consider Salami di Cioccolato (Chocolate Salami) - an Italian specialty treat made by rolling rich chocolate studded with nuts and cookies into a decadent salami-shaped log. Salami di … [Read more...] about Salami di Cioccolato (Chocolate Salami) – An Italian Holiday Treat
Chewier Oatmeal Raisin Cookies
Scots are known for their crispy oatcakes from which oatmeal cookies evolved. The first recorded oatmeal raisin cookie recipe was written by Fannie Merritt Farmer in 1896 so made the jump to America. The cookies were billed as “health food,” and by early 1900s a recipe appeared … [Read more...] about Chewier Oatmeal Raisin Cookies
Scrummy Cranberry Loaf
Buy extra cranberries for the holidays for this lovely light and moist cranberry loaf. This loaf is super moist with a delightful sweet crust. I always keep an extra bag in the freezer so I can enjoy any time of year to add my colour to my tea tray. Scrummy … [Read more...] about Scrummy Cranberry Loaf
Easy Banbury Cakes
Banbury cakes originated in Banbury, England, where secret recipes have been made in that town since 1586 and are still made there today. These days they are a tasty bundle of dried fruit with a wee bit of brandy, they are distinctive by their oval shape. Easy Banbury … [Read more...] about Easy Banbury Cakes
