That's right folks, clementine vodka liqueur - the perfect Christmas tipple for gifting or supping by the fire. Ingredients 10 unwaxed clementines, washed 1 litre vodka (only ever the good stuff) 2 cinnamon sticks 2 vanilla pods 4 star anise 625g caster sugar Method Zest the clementines (avoiding the pith) and place in a sterilised … Continue reading Clemencello
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Guyanese Black Cake
All of a sudden we’re in November and it’s time to start letting ourselves dream about Christmas, even though the global pandemic has everyone rather worried about just how the festive season is going to pan out. At least this is one thing you can control and look forward to enjoying. The Black Cake is … Continue reading Guyanese Black Cake
Christmas Cake
Here's a classic fruit cake which I reluctantly refer to as a Christmas Cake, as it seems a shame to restrict beautiful food to a particular time of year, religion and belief :o) Festive Cake? Albeit an incredibly delicious cake, the joy of this is all in the making for me; the family can all get involved … Continue reading Christmas Cake
Blue Gammon
Blue? It simply means that the pork has been cured, but not smoked. In the UK, bacon is often often sold in either a red (smoked) or blue (unsmoked) packaging. The difference between bacon and gammon then? Different cuts from the pig. This isn't something that I've eaten very often, but I now have an … Continue reading Blue Gammon
Mulled Wine Jelly Sweets
As Christmas culinary activities were somewhat postponed for me, I'm finally getting round to making festive treats for friends and family. On a positive note, this is a good January, as the house is still full of nice ingredients and treats. You could say that the 'Christmas Cupboard' is well stocked. During my pre-Christmas planning … Continue reading Mulled Wine Jelly Sweets
Food Fit For Felix 