While everyone agrees that the "Suzette" was created in France in the late 1800s, the exact orgin is unclear. Was it named after Princess Suzanne (daughter of Edward, Prince of Wales, son of Queen Victoria) by accident? Or was it a creation to draw a crowd, inspired by french … [Read more...] about French Fast Food: Classic Crêpes Suzette
Fun Food History
Fun Food History of Egg nog (eggnog)
Egg nog (or eggnog) means “egg in a cup” and traditionally is served in small cups, so you can save some calories simply by taking a smaller portion. Egg nog was a preferred holiday drink for English aristocracy who spent Christmas at country homes where estate dairies provided … [Read more...] about Fun Food History of Egg nog (eggnog)
Have Yourself a Very Downton Christmas
The rendering of a snowy Highclere Castle is the perfect image for a Christmas card, a tradition which dates back to 1843. Sir Henry Cole, a Victorian A-lister, was in the unenviable position of having to answer the stacks of Christmas letters he had received. In desperation to … [Read more...] about Have Yourself a Very Downton Christmas
Fun Food History of the Yule Log
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
British Christmas Traditions Begin with Stir Up Sunday
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