The holiday season is a time for cherished traditions, and for many, holiday baking is at the heart of it all. Interesting, traditions do change over the years. For years I used to make a variety of chocolate truffles for family, friends and colleagues. I really enjoyed watching … [Read more...] about Empire Cookies: A Holiday Baking Tradition Worth Celebrating
Christmas Desserts
Taste the Tradition: Pumpkin Cake from The Gilded Age Cookbook
During the Gilded Age, pumpkin was a versatile ingredient, appearing in various desserts beyond the traditional pie. This pumpkin cake recipe reflects that creativity, utilizing cake flour for a lighter texture. The addition of chopped walnuts adds a delightful crunch, making … [Read more...] about Taste the Tradition: Pumpkin Cake from The Gilded Age Cookbook
The Sweet History of Matrimonial Bars: A Beloved Prairie Dessert Tradition
Few desserts capture the essence of Canadian prairie history quite like the humble matrimonial bar. With its distinctive date filling sandwiched between buttery oat layers, this beloved treat has graced community cookbooks, church potlucks, and family gatherings for generations. … [Read more...] about The Sweet History of Matrimonial Bars: A Beloved Prairie Dessert Tradition
Twelfth Night Cake: A Tale of Traditions from England to America’s Gilded Age
Commemorating the Feast of Epiphany on January 6th, Twelfth Night signifies the conclusion of the Twelve Days of Christmas. Twelfth Night Cake symbolizes the search for the baby Jesus by the Three Wise Men: a delightful confection steeped in tradition, holds roots that traverse … [Read more...] about Twelfth Night Cake: A Tale of Traditions from England to America’s Gilded Age
Traditional and Comforting Eve’s Pudding
Eve's Pudding, also known as "Mother Eve's pudding" is a traditional British pudding. Named after the biblical Eve it uses apples, the forbidden fruit, as the base. The first known recipe is from 1824. This is a very simple traditional apple recipe, comforting in the … [Read more...] about Traditional and Comforting Eve’s Pudding
