If you missed Stir Up Sunday this year so no homemade Christmas Pudding or Fruitcake on your holiday sweets table, you can always impress your family and guests with another English tradition, the Yule Log cake or bûche de Noël as it is known to the French. Essentially it is a … [Read more...] about Fun Food History of the Yule Log
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Add Downton Touches to Your Thanksgiving Table
Across America, seasoned cooks have already finalized their Thanksgiving dinner menus, and double-checked their order for a fresh turkey. Less experienced cooks are summoning up the courage to take on their first big meal, excited about starting new family traditions of their … [Read more...] about Add Downton Touches to Your Thanksgiving Table
British Christmas Traditions Begin with Stir Up Sunday: November 24th
Stir Up Sunday is a great way for cooks to remember when to prepare their traditional holiday treats which need time to mature before Christmas. Much like when North American families gather to make Christmas cookies for friends and family for the season, British families put on … [Read more...] about British Christmas Traditions Begin with Stir Up Sunday: November 24th
On the 11th of November, We Pause to Remember
The 11th hour on the 11th day of the 11th month signifies the end of World War I. Across the British Commonwealth, November 11th is known as Remembrance Day, a time to remember and give thanks to all those men and women who were killed during the two World Wars and other … [Read more...] about On the 11th of November, We Pause to Remember
Why Guy Fawkes Day, aka Bonfire Night, is Celebrated Nov. 5th
“Remember, remember the 5th of November, Gunpowder, Treason & Plot. I see no reason why gunpowder, treason should ever be forgot.” Traditional British Rhyme Guy Fawkes Day, aka Bonfire Night, is celebrated across the United Kingdom marking the failed attempt of Guy Fawkes … [Read more...] about Why Guy Fawkes Day, aka Bonfire Night, is Celebrated Nov. 5th