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Christmas Desserts

Tail-Wagging Holiday Treats: Homemade Gingerbread Dog Cookies

downtonabbeycooks · December 27, 2024 ·

Want to include your furry family members in the holiday baking tradition? These dog-friendly gingerbread cookies will have your pups doing tricks for treats! Made with wholesome ingredients and naturally sweetened, these festive biscuits bring Christmas cheer to your four-legged … [Read more...] about Tail-Wagging Holiday Treats: Homemade Gingerbread Dog Cookies

Filed Under: Christmas Desserts, Pets Tagged With: #DogTreats #HomemadeDogTreats #ChristmasForDogs #PetTreats #DogBaking #HolidayDogs #DogChristmas #PetParents #DogLife #PetBakery

Empire Cookies: A Holiday Baking Tradition Worth Celebrating

downtonabbeycooks · December 3, 2024 ·

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

Filed Under: Blog, Christmas Desserts, Cookies, Snack Tagged With: Empire biscuits, empire cookies

Taste the Tradition: Pumpkin Cake from The Gilded Age Cookbook

downtonabbeycooks · November 28, 2024 ·

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

Filed Under: Christmas Desserts, Dessert, Fall, Holiday/Occasion, Thanksgiving Tagged With: Pumpkin Cake, The Gilded Age Cookbook

The Sweet History of Matrimonial Bars: A Beloved Prairie Dessert Tradition

downtonabbeycooks · October 23, 2024 ·

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

Filed Under: Christmas Desserts, Dessert, Downstairs with Carson, Fun Food History, Snack, Thanksgiving Tagged With: date squares, matrimonial bars

Twelfth Night Cake: A Tale of Traditions from England to America’s Gilded Age

downtonabbeycooks · January 6, 2024 ·

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

Filed Under: Blog, Christmas Desserts, Dessert, Gilded Age, Gilded Age Tagged With: The Gilded Age, Twelfth Night Cake

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I am Pamela Foster. Food historian. Wife. Downton and Gilded Age fan. Foodie.

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