Yummy Date Nut Bread Recipe For National Date Nut Bread Day

Date-nut bread—also called date walnut loaf—is a traditional tea bread from Scotland. It is often made with treacle (golden syrup) as the sweetener, with brown sugar or molasses used in the U.S. Coffee or black are often added to give the bread a dark brown color. These dates, date nut bread is hard to find…
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How Many Calories Does Santa Consume on Christmas Eve?

[1] Santa’s Milk And Cookies by David Lindsley. You can purchase the wall hanging here (photo © Great Big Canvas). [2] Have a seat, Santa. This print is Santa Cookie Break by Susan Comish. You can buy a print here (photo © Susan Comish). [3] Don’t forget carrots for the reindeer! This poster is available…
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A Lane Cake Recipe For Christmas & The History Of Lane Cake

Lane cake a Southern specialty, is a rich, boozy cake often served for birthdays, wedding anniversaries, and other special occasions. It is the official state cake of Alabama, home of its inventor, Emma Rylander Lane. “I just love this southern-style dessert, and so do dinner guests, says Mabel Parvi of Ridgefield, Washington, who shares her…
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Have Some Cabernet Franc On International Cabernet Franc Day

[1] Pouring a glass of Cabernet Franc from Napa Valley (photo © Ashes & Diamonds Winery). [2] Clusters of Cabernet Franc grapes (photo © Mauro Lima | Unsplash). [3] A charcuterie board with Cabernet Franc (photo © Gamble Family Vineyards). [4] Ashes & Diamonds Winery is known for producing wines that are influenced by ‘60s…
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Lebkuchen Christmas Spice Cookies & The History Of Lebkuchen

[1] Nuremberg-style lebkuchen, baked fresh in Colorado (all photos © Leckerlee). [2] Serve them on a beautiful tray…. [3] …or with coffee… [4] One of the collectible tins (several lovely designs are available). [5] Snack time. [6] Chocolate-covered lebkuchen with a cup of coffee. [7] Regular size and minis. [8] Regular lebkuchen with a cup…
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