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December 27 is National Fruitcake Day
Fruitcake is also known as a Christmas cake. December 27 is National Fruitcake Day. Fruitcake is a dried-fruit-laden dessert cake that is typically enjoyed around Christmas, but rarely eaten outside the holiday season. In fact, it is one of those items that is only in the grocery stores during the Christmas holiday.
By Margaret Minnicks15 days ago in Feast
Try Healthy Winter Dishes
Winter calls for meals that are both nourishing and deeply satisfying. These ten healthy, homestyle dishes are packed with seasonal vegetables and straightforward techniques, delivering maximum flavor with minimal fuss. They're perfect for warming up on cold days and bringing wholesome goodness to your table. Trust us, you'll want to save the final recipe.
By yue . shui16 days ago in Feast
Red Velvet Cake was never meant to be Red
Red Velvet Cake is a moist sweetest red-dish dessert that has ever been tasted. However, Red velvet cake wasn’t meant to be the color red. Red velvet cake is not red due to insufficient or poor-quality food coloring, using the wrong type of cocoa powder, or incorrect oven temperature and acidity balance. The cocoa can overpower the color, so using a high-quality red food coloring, natural (not Dutch-processed) cocoa, and an acidic liquid like buttermilk is crucial, as is baking at the correct temperature. In the 19th century and into the early 20th, bakers described certain cakes as “velvet” simply because their crumb was more delicate than traditional cakes. These cakes often used cocoa powder (or almond flour or cornstarch) instead of rich chocolate bars or heavy flourIn its original form, red velvet’s reddish hue was subtle, a warm, slightly reddish-brown the result of natural cocoa + acidic ingredients + baking chemistry. That version of red velvet was defined as much by its texture (“velvet” crumb) and mild cocoa flavor as by its color. When some of these early “velvet cocoa” or “mahogany” cakes used cocoa powder plus acidic ingredients (like buttermilk or vinegar), bakers noticed the result — a cake with a faint reddish or mahogany-tinged hue. Over time, as recipes evolved and merged with darker cakes (like devil’s food), what we now call red velvet emerged.
By Gladys W. Muturi30 days ago in Feast
How to Keep Your Pets Calm and Safe During Christmas Celebrations: A Holiday Safety Guide
How to Keep Your Pets Calm and Safe During Christmas Celebrations: A Holiday Safety Guide Warm family get-togethers, festive music, sparkling lights, and exquisitely decorated homes are all part of the wonderful holiday season. While we enjoy Christmas, our pets may experience unanticipated stress and danger. The noise, visitors, food, and decorations associated with holiday celebrations can overwhelm dogs, cats, and even small pets like birds or rabbits.
By Farida Kabirabout a month ago in Feast
Foods Named After Places in the United States
There are many foods named after places in the United States. However, many people just eat the foods without giving a second thought about their names. Let's change that by looking at the list below and seeing which foods were named after places in the United States.
By Margaret Minnicksabout a month ago in Feast
The Ritual of "Wintry for the Bride": A Tale from the Heart of Afghanistan’s Ancient Culture
The Ritual of "Wintry for the Bride": A Tale from the Heart of Afghanistan’s Ancient Culture Author: Islamuddin Feroz, Former Professor, Department of Music, Faculty of Fine Arts, University of Kabul
By Prof. Islamuddin Ferozabout a month ago in Feast
