Cranachan is a simple boozy Scottish dessert recipe traditionally made of oats, whisky, cream and berries. Purists soak toasted oats in whiskey, mix with whipping cream and throw in a few berries for good measure. You can make a heart-healthy version by substituting non-fat … [Read more...] about Scots Love Their Bonnie Cranachan
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Gougères, the Cheese Cream Puff
Perhaps a little challenging to pronounce, this are simply cheese puffs, a savory version of cream puffs, which uses the same pâte à choux pastry. Originating in Burgundy, France, they provide a classic French and unique touch to your tea or appetizer tray. They are not terribly … [Read more...] about Gougères, the Cheese Cream Puff
The Royal Family’s Incredible Yule Log
The Yule Log cake, or bûche de Noël as it is known to the French, is a delicious Christmas tradition. Essentially it is a rolled sponge cake decorated to look like a tree branch, with the added fun of adding meringue decorations such as mushrooms and/or holly sprigs and any … [Read more...] about The Royal Family’s Incredible Yule Log
Amazing English Gingernuts
Gingernuts are a great English tradition, producing a great cookie, perfect for dunking. Amazing English Gingernuts Gingernuts are a great English tradition, producing a great cookie, perfect for dunking. 1/2 cup softened unsalted butter1/2 cup caster sugar1 tbsp. … [Read more...] about Amazing English Gingernuts
The Sweet History of Sugar Plums: A Festive Treat Full of Whimsical Memories
Sugar plums, associated with "Twas the Night before Christmas" and the Nutcracker Suite, are a traditional Victorian sweet, which initially started as a candy-coated confit, much like what you would enjoy at Italian weddings. There were no plums in the original dish, but over … [Read more...] about The Sweet History of Sugar Plums: A Festive Treat Full of Whimsical Memories