It may not look pretty but mincemeat, the filling in mince pies, is one of the first tastes of a traditional British Christmas. I had my first mince pie this year this weekend – very early, I know, I… Read More ›
glace cherries
Mini Christmas Puddings – great last minute recipe
This is a great last-minute Christmas Pudding recipe as it does not need time to mature and is best eaten within two weeks. Mini Christmas Puddings look a lot more sophisticated when they are served and these are just the… Read More ›
Cherry and Almond Cake
One of my favourite cakes as a child was one we simply referred to as Cherry Cake, which I think was essentially a madeira cake with cherries in it. This is a take on my childhood cake which includes ground and… Read More ›