Seasons Eatings

[Aeson]

Never heard of it. What does your family usually put in it?

Not sure. It has raisin in it. It's hard as a rock.

 

[Bubbalicious]

Anyone ever have Canadian War Cake? It is a tradition in my family. It's our version of fruit cake even though we have one of those as well. I'm wondering what the origins of the Canadian War Cake is. I've found many recipes.

Canadian War cake? Is that like Military Intelligence cake or Drive-Thru Parking cake?
It must have come from Canada's French heritage, so I'm betting it's a yellow cake?

Seriously though, my Aunt Betty always hosted Christmas Day, but we lost her this year. She always made roast beef (some of the juiciest I've ever had) and Wassail. I don't even know for sure what the Hell wassail is, but I'm going to miss it, mostly because I miss her.

 

[Mycanid]

... and Wassail. I don't even know for sure what the Hell wassail is, but I'm going to miss it, mostly because I miss her.

Wassail is a traditional Christmas drink that is highly alcoholic in nature. THere are quite a few carols devoted to singing about it. In England it was the tradition to go caroling almost no matter what the weather was, and it became a standard thing to invite the carols in the house for some steaming hot wassail "to warm up"!

Here's the wikipedia link on it:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wassail

REAL wassail'll get your singing in a very ... err ... vigorous and ... inspired manner. Besides it tastes simply SCRUMPTIOUS!

 

[Bubbalicious]

Wassail is a traditional Christmas drink that is highly alcoholic in nature. THere are quite a few carols devoted to singing about it. In England it was the tradition to go caroling almost no matter what the weather was, and it became a standard thing to invite the carols in the house for some steaming hot wassail "to warm up"!

Here's the wikipedia link on it:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wassail

REAL wassail'll get your singing in a very ... err ... vigorous and ... inspired manner. Besides it tastes simply SCRUMPTIOUS!

That's the part I already knew. I just don't know what it's made of, or how to make it.

 

[Mycanid]

Well sir ... the one batch I had was prepared almost 6 weeks ahead of time. A mixture of various alcohols and spices and what not. Then some chopped up fruit is put in a day or so before serving it. Wow ... this was WAY strong (although I am a wimp when it comes to "taking" alcohol).

Remember the old TV cowboy who swaggered up to the bar and asked for a whiskey, and after downing the shot almost fell down, began to cough and choke and could only croak out a raspy gasp of "Smoooooth!" ? Well, that's exACTly what I felt like after drinking a glass!

 

[Angel Tarragon]

Well sir ... the one batch I had was prepared almost 6 weeks ahead of time. A mixture of various alcohols and spices and what not. Then some chopped up fruit is put in a day or so before serving it. Wow ... this was WAY strong (although I am a wimp when it comes to "taking" alcohol).

If you have a recipe, send it my way. I'd love to give it a try.

 

[Mycanid]

Pity ... I did not prepare it ... I was only nearly knocked off my foot by it.

Here are some possible recipes though:

http://www.history.uk.com/recipes/index.php?archive=31

This one is more like what I had though - that is, brandy and madiera.

http://www.epicurious.com/recipes/recipe_views/views/102329/

 

[Angel Tarragon]

Pity ... I did not prepare it ... I was only nearly knocked off my foot by it.

Here are some possible recipes though:

http://www.history.uk.com/recipes/index.php?archive=31

This one is more like what I had though - that is, brandy and madiera.

http://www.epicurious.com/recipes/recipe_views/views/102329/

Thanks, Mycanid. I appreciate it.

 

[megamania]

Lots of good things but after Thanksgiving (and my terrible foot infection / high blood sugar) I will be sticking to carrots and celery sticks........ sigh. Eat some cookies, brownies and cheesecake for me.

 

[Angel Tarragon]

Whats up with a foot infection affecting what you can and can't eat?