Dec 10, 2024
Jewelled breads, studded with candied fruits and nuts, are hallmarks of the Christmas holiday. Fruitcake, panettone, and julekake are favourites, but for many, this dessert is king. Resembling snow covered hills, this dessert is protected by law. And we almost lost it to history because of a Pope’s tax on butter....
Nov 25, 2024
This holiday treat is usually enjoyed during Easter and other celebrations, but it is common for the Christmas season. When baked, it resembles a lovely head of braided hair. The most common fillings are walnuts, but you can find now with almost any type of filling and flavour. We’re exploring the history and...
Nov 10, 2024
This warm winter beverage has its origins in folklore and could be connected all the back to Roman times. It was meant to wake up apple trees and has evolved into going door to door singing carols during the twelve days of Christmas. We’re exploring the history and origins of wassail.
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Oct 25, 2024
For many Christmas eve is the main meal for the holiday season. This dish started with a member of the carrot family but is now made mainly made from beets. While it’s consumed all year long, hot and cold, there’s a special version made on Christmas. We’re exploring the history and origins of barszcz.
Oct 10, 2024
This dessert has its origins in pre-Christian traditions, but the modern version has only been around for a few hundred years. While it’s usually done as a log shape, newer creations have a more avant garde approach to the dessert. We’re going back to the sweets table and getting a second helping of the Yule...