What if one of Trinidad’s most beloved Christmas foods could tell the story of an entire island? Wrapped in a simple banana leaf, this dessert might look […]

How did spices once worth fortunes help shape this regional specialty? Why did a humble sausage become so deeply connected to Christmas? And what can one […]

While many associate it with New Year’s Day across the American South, its roots in Virginia and the broader Tidewater region reveal something deeper: a […]

This dessert is made from leftovers, and started in medieval Europe. It can be made any time of the year but especially comes out during the holidays. It’s a […]

Some cookies cooperate. Zimtsterne do not. And yet, every December, across German-speaking Europe — and far beyond it — these white-topped cinnamon stars […]

Dense, dark, and encased in pastry, it is not immediately inviting to modern eyes. This pastry offers an unusually clear window into Scotland’s medieval […]

Merry Christmas all. We’re exploring the history of some of the amazing desserts I had, and still have, for the holiday season. We’re looking at the […]

This dish has its beginnings in Austria. It’s perfect as a treat after a day skiing down the mountains or shopping at all the Christmas markets during the […]

This delicious pastry is thought to have been created because the Vikings needed a sweet treat after battle.  While the original recipe contained apples, now […]

This dessert takes us to the lush country of Indonesia.  Starting back from over 400 years Dutch colonizers brought their influence to create a dessert using […]