It’s the spice which is the main ingredient in countless breads and cookies.  It has travelled the world, starting in Asia, through to Europe, and over to […]

While it may not be to everyone’s taste this holiday food is a combination two different types of meat. It is served in a rich dark gravy and is a comfort […]

While “the holidays” is not technically a scent, but we all know exactly what the phrase “smells like the holidays” means. Catching a whiff of those […]

One can’t go through the holiday season without hearing, seeing, or listening to a version of Charles Dickens’ “A Christmas Carol.” It is often held up […]

This family of cakes can be found all over Europe and are produced quite unlike the more traditional way of baking in a pan.  It can be smooth or spiked and […]

It’s the spice that tops your holiday eggnog, in your Christmas baking and is even used in medicine.  Discovered in a remote Asian island, this spice has […]

This holiday treat can be found all throughout the Netherlands.  It is said that eating this treat will save you from the wrath of a goddess.  And while […]

The rich spicy flavour is a favourite Christmas ingredient in recipes such as Christmas cakes, Christmas pudding, mince pies, cinnamon shortbread, Zimtsterne […]

This holiday treat is enjoyed in many different countries across Europe but it’s especially common in Russia and Lithuania.  It’s made from the juice of […]

For some people Christmas has come and gone, leftovers are being eaten and the decorations are being put away, but there’s another holiday for millions of […]