Everybody loves a good coffee cake, but did you know that it evolved over time through the centuries, and it was the Danes who came up with the earliest types of coffee cake. The custom of enjoying cake with coffee began in Europe in the 17th century when coffee gained … [Read more...] about Keto Pumpkin Coffee Cake
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Heart-Healthy Pumpkin Bran Muffins
Centuries ago when baking was done in hearth ovens, it would take a long time to bake a cake, and the final product would often be burned. Muffin tins, also called gem pans, named after The Gem Company which made them popular around the turn of the 20th century, so people started … [Read more...] about Heart-Healthy Pumpkin Bran Muffins
Simply Delicious Treacle Tart
Treacle Tarts are a traditional English tea treat made of a simple mixture of golden syrup and bread crumbs.Treacle simply refers to molasses. The most famous manufacturer of treacle is Lyle's Golden Syrup, a light treacle. It was recently declared Britain's oldest brand, … [Read more...] about Simply Delicious Treacle Tart
Easy Holiday Mincemeat Oatmeal Squares
Nothing says British Christmas like mincemeat. Originally mincemeat was made with ground meat, offals, eggs and whatever else was on hand. The first mince pies were prepared by the Crusaders in the 11th century. Spices (cinnamon, nutmeg) brought back from the Holy Land were … [Read more...] about Easy Holiday Mincemeat Oatmeal Squares
The Amazing Flavours of Yorkshire Parkin
Guy Fawkes Day is celebrated across the United Kingdom marking the failed attempt of Guy Fawkes to blow up English Parliament on November 5, 1605.Parkin holds court as traditional favorite for Guy Fawkes Day in the UK. Guy was from Yorkshire, hence the name. It is a moist … [Read more...] about The Amazing Flavours of Yorkshire Parkin
