First created in the late 17th century, Bonfire toffee, or claggan to the Scots, is a sweet hard brittle toffee treat. The taste is similar to butterscotch. It has connections with both Halloween and Bonfire Night, aka Guy Fawkes Day on November 5th. Bonfire Night marks the … [Read more...] about Traditional Bonfire Toffee
Halloween
Halloween’s Psychic Irish Barmbrack
Barmbrack is a traditional Irish bread baked at Halloween. Barmbrack means "speckled loaf" in Gaelic. It is baked in either a loaf pan or cake pan depending on your family tradition. The brack foretells the future. Baked with charms, a piece is served to each member of the … [Read more...] about Halloween’s Psychic Irish Barmbrack
Spooky Soul Cakes, The Original Halloween Treat
Trick or Treating originated in Britain and Ireland. Children and the poor would go "souling", going door-to-door singing songs on All Soul's Day (Nov. 2), saying prayers for home owners, and performing other tasks to receive a soul cake a spiced biscuit. A soul! A soul! A … [Read more...] about Spooky Soul Cakes, The Original Halloween Treat
Colorful Squash Risotto
Risotto is one of those simple, hearty, low fat glorious dishes. It is essentially arborio rice, stock, parmesan and whatever ingredients you wish to include. For Halloween or any harvest meal, try squash which is in season and have that lovely orange color. Roasting the … [Read more...] about Colorful Squash Risotto
Fall’s Pumpkin Spice Scones
There is something about the smell and taste of pumpkin spices that fit so well with the change of seasons. You almost look forward to Fall. You can easily add these pumpkin spiced scones o your tea tray to create a Fall themed tea. … [Read more...] about Fall’s Pumpkin Spice Scones