Originally a Cantonese specialty, tong sui (lit. sugar water) is a type of sweet soup or a custard-like dessert made with a base of either water or coconut milk. Extremely popular throughout the country, these sugary treats are nowadays found in tong sui shops but also at numerous food stalls, […]
Pineapple buns are golden, crispy-crusted, sweet pastries originating from Hong Kong. Despite their name, they don’t contain pineapple, but are named after the chequerboard pattern of the crust that visually resembles the skin of a pineapple. An important part of Hong Kong’s cultural heritage, they are made with only four […]
The Bebinca is the most gorgeous among Goan sweets and, certainly, the most technique-sensitive. It, however, is not difficult and only needs time; time for both, preparation and cooking. The Bebinca (or Bebic), especially when freshly made at home, is smooth, melt-in-the-mouth soft, delicately layered and heavenly delicious; no wonder […]
Hungarian poppy seed cake is sold everywhere during the Christmas season, but is so much better when you can make it at home. Ingredients: white flour, butter, lard, sugar, 20% fat sour cream, egg, fresh yeast, milk, salt, walnuts, poppy seeds, sugar, lemons, vanilla extract, honey, rum extract, cinnamon Rate
Sweet and delicate, these Christmas treats are made with flour, olive oil, and honey. They are guaranteed to be found in most Greek homes during Christmas. Rate
Lebkuchen or “ginger bread” is a very typical Christmas dessert in Germany, and one that is delicious! This cake-like cookie is one that can be found in various locations, especially in the Christmas markets. Rate
The famous Bûche de Noël or Yuletide Log, is the main star on the Christmas dining table in France. Though there are many varying recipes, the most traditional and popular log is the one that is made with sponge cake and chocolate icing. Above all, it is the decoration of this delicacy which is the […]
The tradition of eating plum pudding on Christmas might have originated with a Roman Catholic Church decree to make a 13-ingredient pudding to represent Christ and the apostles. On the informally named “Stir It Up Sunday,” or the Sunday before the beginning of the Advent season, families made this pudding […]
It’s that time of the year to make panettone!! Soft fluffy christmassy smelling bread with candied fruits and toasted almonds. Even with the raw dough you can already smell this wonderful panettone. Make it for this Christmas, you won’t regret it! Rate
Imbuljuta tal-Qastan is a traditional hot and spiced cocoa-based Maltese drink served after midnight mass at Christmas and at New Year’s Eve. Rate
