Ahh, Christmas pudding. In both the past and present, it's England's ultimate holiday cake, a pure indulgence eagerly awaited as the winter season approaches. The plump little dome-shaped beauty also ...

The Christmas pudding, a legacy of the British Empire, is enjoyed around the world -- including in former British colonies. esp_imaging/iStock via Getty Images Plus As an American living in Britain in ...

Recipe for a traditional Christmas pudding, as seen on "Nightline." Dec. 16, 2011— -- The Christmas pudding has been a fixture on British tables for centuries -- even before Charles Dickens made ...

At holiday gatherings, there are plenty of sweets that make their way out of the woodwork; everything from a French buche de Noel to Christmas cakes like a Yule log or simple, classic pies. One unique ...

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Christmas pudding is rich, often boozy and usually made well ahead of Christmas Day, which naturally raises questions about how long it actually keeps. According to baking expert Juliet Sear, ...

Christmas means different things to different people. For me, it’s an opportunity to eat celebratory foods that aren’t available all year round. The top of my list is glazed ham, but a very close ...

Christmas pudding, the cherished festive centrepiece dessert, is at risk of disappearing from our dinner tables as it has fallen out of favour, particularly with younger generations. The "distinctive ...

Every year I make the same mistake, and every year I wonder how to fix it: I always make enough Christmas pudding for six people, despite only serving two. That means I’m left with bowlfuls of festive ...

For well over 100 years, Australians have been able to buy Christmas pudding and Christmas cake as part of their festive celebrations. You might have some vague idea both originated in the northern ...