History of the Bûche de Noël It’s hard to think of Christmas desserts without immediately thinking of the show-stopping Bûche de Noël or Yule log cake. This traditional French Christmas cake is made from a rolled Génoise sponge cake brushed with a sweet syrup, and filled with a fluffy filling. It’s then covered with chocolate buttercream and chocolate shavings to resemble…
How to Make Buche de Noel: Christmas Around the World — France
Dessert Recipes, Eat + Drink, European Desserts, European Food, Sweet
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Christmas Around The World: The Philippines
Asian Desserts, Dessert Recipes, Eat + Drink, Recipes
Maligayang Pasko! (Happy/Merry Christmas In Tagalog) Filipinos are said to have some of the most Christmas spirit in the world. And who is to argue when they have one of the world’s longest Christmas season— lasting five months (September through January). The Philippines is largely a Christian nation with approximately 90% of Filipinos holding the Christian faith, 80% of those being…
Bourbon Pecan Pie Stuffed Cupcakes
Christmas Around the World: USA
Dessert Recipes, Eat + Drink, North American Desserts, North American Food, Recipes
A global phenomenon, Christmas is a holiday that spans almost every corner of the globe, with each country and every family celebrating in a unique way that reflects their culture, religion, and traditions. Though the traditions vary, one thing remains similar— a focus on special dishes made exclusively this time of the year. Throughout this series, I’ll explore”…