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Tag Archives: marzipan
Simnel Cake
Simnel cake is a traditional light fruit cake with two layers of almond paste or marzipan, one in the middle and one on top, that is toasted, and eaten during Easter. It was originally made for the middle Sunday of … Continue reading
A Rose By Any Other Name . . .
Following on from the marzipan fruits we come to the marzipan flowers. Once again the Womans Own cake decorating book supplies the necessary information. The colours can be created to preference and can vary in size. The recipe here for … Continue reading
Hogmanay Treats!
With the end of 2012 rapidly approaching I shall add here a few tasty treats that may not be produced in time for the relevant parties and festivities but they are nice to look at and possibly with the idea … Continue reading
Posted in Bakery, Biscuits, Christmas
Tagged festive, ginger, Hogmanay, marzipan, party, traditional
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Marzipan Fruits & Turkish Delight
Marzipan is a confection created using ground almonds and and sugar that has been a staple of the celebration table since the 17th century. The making of marzipan fruits is relatively more modern. The Victorians developed the idea of ‘sweetmeats’ … Continue reading
Posted in Christmas, Sweets
Tagged almonds, Christmas, classic, marzipan, petit four, traditional, Turkish Delight
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The Icing On The Cake
Celebration cakes are, by definition, produced for those occasions when that little something extra is required. Savings are made to obtain the required ingredients that, in normal circumstances, would not be on the shopping list. Throughout history all ‘rites of … Continue reading
Christmas Cakes & Cookies
What is, or rather what is not, a Christmas cake? Christmas is an occasion when people of all ages, shapes, sizes and opinions come together for a time of fun, frivolity and food! This particular item comes from the immediate … Continue reading
The Battenburg
Though not essentially a Christmas recipe, the Battenburg follows the German style of marzipan and bright colours. The British Royal Family were introduced to it during the reign of Queen Victoria. The first Battenberg Cake was created in 1884 by … Continue reading
Posted in Cakes, Christmas
Tagged baking, Battenberg, cake, Christmas, marzipan, traditional
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Festive Yule Log
The Yule Log is an old tradition in Britain, symbolising food and warmth (the burning of the log) in the middle of the long cold winter. Along with the Gingerbread House, and of course the Gingerbread Men, it forms a … Continue reading
Traditional Christmas Breads – Germany
With the Christmas Cake made and stored away in a well sealed tin awaiting the festivities, the taste of Christmas can be sampled early by way of a Stollen. Stollen is basically, a sweetened fruit bread. But because it is … Continue reading
Posted in Breads, Christmas, European Cuisine
Tagged almonds, baking, Christmas, Dresdener Stollen, marzipan, sultana, traditional
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A Taste Of Easter
Easter is a time of celebration that dates back to pre-christian times. It is a celebration of the end of Winter and the onset of Spring. Of the promise of new growth, new beginnings! It is a time of rich … Continue reading
Posted in The Evolution Of . . .
Tagged baking, Easter, fruit, marzipan, traditional
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