Eggnog – the quintessential Christmas beverage Originally, eggnog was a European festive drink that was brought over to America by the original settlers who had been putting milk and punch together for years. Back when it was first being consumed, the drink was held in a wooden cup called a ‘noggin’. The egg drink was […]
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Traditions around the Christmas roast turkey Amazingly, Turkey’s have been around for over 10 million years and were originally from Mexico. Although the eating of the turkey was made famous at Christmas by King Edward II in England, it was not until the 1950s that it became more affordable to the average person. Nowadays, the […]
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Vegetarian Christmas – festive options for the non-meat eaters As so much of the Christmas holidays are focussed around eating meats – turkey, ham, and goose to name but a few, the festive period is a completely different experience for vegetarians. There is a certain amount of challenge that comes with organising Christmas dinner if […]
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The quintessential gingerbread for Christmas Gingerbread is so synonymous with the month of December, but why? Perhaps it is the fact that the gingerbread recipes are often crafted into novelty festive shapes, or perhaps it is the spicy yet sweet nature of the gingerbread itself which makes us associate it with the Christmas holidays. Whatever […]
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Celebrating all things cupcake! Today is National Cupcake Day and it is on this day that people all over the world are invited to celebrate all things cupcake-related. The cupcake was developed in 19th century America and was made famous by its convenient baking formula and basic ingredients. Over the years, cupcakes have grown from […]
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