Have you ever had brandy butter–also called hard sauce? It’s a delightful combination of butter, sugar, and brandy, with some additional flavoring from vanilla and orange zest, and is traditionally served on top of a warm slice of plum pudding. All that buttery goodness melting into a moist, fruity cake? Sounds yummy to me! Fortunately,… Read More How to Make British Brandy Butter
This post was originally published on October 30, 2017. Wassail is an apple cider beverage with a strong citrus flavor.🍊 The first time I remember having this delightful holiday drink was at the annual Christmas celebration at Hofwyl-Broadfield Plantation. They made this British drink in a large cast iron pot hung over a fire. It… Read More Traditional Festive Wassail
Are you trying to eat healthier? Try this kale Christmas wreath salad. It’s low calorie and low carb, plus it’s high in vitamin K and C. Impress your dinner guests by shaping the salad into a festive Christmas wreath; it’s really simple to do! Keep reading to find out how it’s done. What is the… Read More Kale Christmas Wreath Salad
Have you ever tried Mexican wedding cookies? These delicate, buttery cookies are speckled with crunchy pecans and rolled in a snowy layer of powdered sugar. 😋 They’re melt-in-your-mouth delicious! Where did Mexican wedding cookies originate from? Suprisingly enough, Mexican wedding cookies did not come from Mexico. These sweet confections actually were created by the Arabs… Read More Buttery Mexican Wedding Cookies
Peppermint is one of my favorite flavors during the Christmas season. It’s so refreshing and delicious–especially when combined with dark chocolate and white chocolate in this delicious confection known as peppermint bark. Did you know that it only takes 4 ingredients and 1 hour to make this special festive treat? 😊 Can peppermint bark be… Read More How to Make Homemade Peppermint Bark
This post was originally published on August 15, 2017. Lemon and orange mixed peel is one of those recipes you will be glad you made. I’m a huge fan of anything fruit related–fresh, dried, candied. This mixed peel recipe is easy to do; it just requires patience, as the process covers two days. If you… Read More Lemon and Orange Mixed Peel
This post was originally published on November 30, 2017. As a child, I remember drinking store-bought eggnog at Christmastime. I would only have a little bit, since I wasn’t sure if I liked it or not! 😉 But this recipe for cooked eggnog will convince even hesitant tasters (like my two younger sisters) that eggnog… Read More Homemade Cooked Eggnog
This post was originally published on November 1, 2017. The first time I heard about kanellängd was in 2017. This Swedish Christmas bread is pronounced “kin-a-link,” and its name means “cinnamon length.” That’s an apt description of this flavorful cinnamon bread! The glaze of sieved marmalade, drizzle of orange icing, and sprinkle of clementine zest… Read More Kanellängd: Swedish Cinnamon Bread
