Gather your family and get ready for Stir Up Sunday on Nov. 20. While American cooks are planning their Thanksgiving meal on the 24th, the Brits have a wonderful tradition of gathering the family to prepare Christmas dishes. Stir Up Sunday is a great way for cooks to remember … [Read more...] about Nov. 20: British Christmas Traditions Begin with Stir Up Sunday
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October 26 is Mincemeat Day
National Mincemeat Day celebrates a 15th-century English recipe mixing spiced meat and fruit. Mincemeat needs time for all the flavours to meld so today should be your signal to get this year's batch of mincemeat ready for the holidays. Nothing says British … [Read more...] about October 26 is Mincemeat Day
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
Not to “Mince” Words, But it’s That Time of Year Again
Welcome Downton Abbey fans. The leisurely pace of summer has long left us. When life does get hectic, taking time for tea and conversation is ever more important to help pace yourself. I love to dish on Downton Abbey and other topical issues one might discuss at tea, served … [Read more...] about Not to “Mince” Words, But it’s That Time of Year Again
