I don't know about you, but there is something about summer that makes me want creamy, decadent desserts. But mostly desserts that require little effort and even less cooking. The Syllabub has been around for centuries, since the 16th century to be more precise. Its a classic British dessert that...
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Beltane Bannocks
In parts of Scotland it is traditional to eat the Beltane Bannock first thing on Beltane morning. This is said to assure abundance for your household, crops and livestock for the year. Traditionally the Bannock was made with animal fat, such as lard, or bacon grease. Then it was placed...
From the Hearth - Imbolc Potato Soup
Letβs face it, by the time Imbolc rolled around for our Ancestors they didn't have much left in the pantry in the way of fresh greens. For many of them all they had left was root vegetables, cheese, cured meats, and lots and lots of cold weather. Potato soup is...
From the Hearth - Traditional Rice Pudding
We all have one or two favorite dishes that with one smell effortlessly transport us back to childhood and fill us with all those wonderful feelings of safety and comfort. For me, Rice Pudding made the old fashioned way is one of those dishes. In the winter my mother would...