It’s that time of year again. The leaves underfoot are mulchy and brown, the dogs have endured the bonfire night fireworks, and Mariah Carey is defrosting as we speak. The Christmas creep has begun in ...

Medieval bakers at work in the 15th century - Hulton Archive Medieval mince pies were big enough to feed an entire family, documents unearthed by the National Archives suggest. Centuries-old recipes ...

They’re a staunchly British sweet pastry that have been synonymous with the festive season for, well, as long as anyone can remember. The best mince pies are the perfect treat to keep in the cupboard ...

Chef Chad with Rouses Markets is making a classic holiday treat. Combine all ingredients except the alcohol in a medium-sized pot and slowly bring to a simmer. (Be careful not to scorch the ...

A homemade vibe always permeated pies, cakes and dumplings made by Russ Delauter and Mary Jane “Tootie” Lenhart. Wine in ...

That holiday season, as my preschooler approached winter break, it dawned on me that we hadn’t yet made cookies for Christmas. I settled in on our apartment floor and sifted through my collection of ...

As promised in last week's column, this week, I'm showcasing the other winning recipes from the third annual Pie Baking Contest at last month's Bizarre Bazaar festival in downtown Hammond. Rada ...

Not all mince pies are equal. We already knew that but our thoughts were confirmed once-and-for-all in this sugar-dusted taste test. And Mr Kipling is the king of cakes, right? Wrong. Read next: I ...

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Despite my dapper sense of dress and my long, personal history of colonial wars for empire, I am not British. That leaves me with only the vaguest sense of cultural relevance when it comes to the ...

Mince pies are one of my favourite treats during the festive period. They're deliciously fruity, packed with spices and fruits and usually include a buttery pastry. However, this year, I haven't been ...

The Wensleydale Railway provided a festive experience between Christmas and New Year, offering locals, tourists, and railway ...