FOOD HISTORY: Galette Des Rois, Epiphany Cake (The Original King Cake)
https://www.history.com/topics/immigration/the-french-in-new-orleans
https://www.thelocal.fr/20190103/the-galette-des-rois
https://www.timeanddate.com/holidays/common/epiphany
Category: Christmas
RECIPE: Cranberry Eggnog
[1] Eggnog was originally served in a four-ounce cup, called a nog (photo and recipe © Whole Foods Market). It’s the size of a modern punch cup. [2] We like a grated nutmeg garnish on eggnog. You can substitute grated chocolate. (photo © McCormick). [3] If you want to serve a nibble with the nog,…
Continue reading “RECIPE: Cranberry Eggnog”
TIP OF THE DAY: Christmas Mocktail Menu
[1] Jingle Belle: 7-Up and bitters with a raspberry-mint garnish (photo © Beatnik | Chicago). More and more people don’t drink alcohol, and seek club soda or soft drinks at parties. If some of your guests fall into that category, why not create a “Mocktail Menu?” It’s quite easy, and it will bring them…
Continue reading “TIP OF THE DAY: Christmas Mocktail Menu”
RECIPE: Holiday Meringue Drops
Austin, Texas has become a hot city to visit and move to, abetted by its ever-expanding food scene. One place of interest is Fluff Meringues & More is a modern patisserie that proffers European treats in a market full of cupcakes and Southern pecan pie. A meringue cookie is the opposite of these latter favorites.…
Continue reading “RECIPE: Holiday Meringue Drops”
TIP OF THE DAY: Torrone For Christmas
In Italy, torrone (tuh-ROE-nay) is a traditional Christmas dessert, and the most popular candy in Italy. In France, it’s known as nougat: a confection made from egg whites, honey, sugar and toasted almonds. There are many regional variations; some are softer, some chewier. If you’re headed to any Italian city—or have friends who are—ask them…
Continue reading “TIP OF THE DAY: Torrone For Christmas”