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Celebrating Pepperpot
Today’s Spotlight is on Pepperpots.
Pepperpot is an Amerindian-derived dish popular in Guyana. It is traditionally served at Christmas and other special events. Along with chicken curry, and cook-up rice, pepperpot is one of Guyana's national dishes.
There are two versions of pepperpot:
Celebrating Fruitcake
Today’s Spotlight is on Fruitcake.
Fruitcake or fruit cake is a cake made with candied or dried fruit, nuts, and spices, and optionally soaked in spirits. The ratio of fruit and nuts to the batter is high, with just enough cake batter to hold it all together. In the United Kingdom, certain rich versions may be iced and decorated. Fruitcakes are usually served in celebration of weddings and Christmas.
Celebrating Pumpkin Pie
Today’s Spotlight is on… Pumpkin Pie.
Pumpkin pie is a dessert pie with a spiced, pumpkin-based custard filling. The pumpkin and pumpkin pie are both a symbol of harvest time, and pumpkin pie is generally eaten during the fall and early winter.
Celebrating Candy Canes
Today’s Spotlight is on Candy Canes.
A candy cane is a cane-shaped stick candy often associated with Christmastide, as well as Saint Nicholas Day. It is traditionally white with red stripes and flavored with peppermint, but they also come in a variety of other flavors and colors.
Candy canes are a traditional Christmas candy in the United States. They're often used as decorations for Christmas trees. Candy canes are made from syrup and sugar with oil added in to it for flavoring.
Celebrating Egg Nogg
Today’s Spotlight is on Egg Nogg!
Eggnog, historically also known as a milk punch or an egg milk punch when alcoholic beverages are added, is a rich, chilled, sweetened, dairy-based beverage. It is traditionally made with milk, cream, sugar, egg yolks, and whipped egg whites.
Eggnog is a rich, sweet, dairy-based drink that's typically served chilled. It's traditionally made with:
Celebrating Pfeffernüsse Cookies
Today’s spotlight is on Pfeffernusse.
Pfeffernüsse are small spice cookies, popular as a holiday treat with Germans and ethnic Mennonites in North America. Similar cookies are made in Denmark, and The Netherlands, as well. They are also known as "peppernuts". They are a popular holiday treat for Germans and ethnic Mennonites in North America. Similar cookies are made in Denmark and The Netherlands.
Celebrating Date Nut Bread
Today’s Spotlight is on Date Nut Bread.
Date nut bread is a quick bread that contains chopped dates and nuts. It's also known as date walnut loaf. Date nut bread is a traditional Scottish tea bread that became popular in the US in the 1920s. It's often made with treacle or tea to give it a dark brown color.
Celebrating French Fried Shrimp
Today’s Spotlight is on French Fried Shrimp.
French fried shrimp is shrimp that's been deep-fried in fat. It's also known as battered shrimp or tempura shrimp. Shrimp that has been grilled, poached, steamed, or baked are often a healthier choice. Wild-caught shrimp are generally considered the tastiest and healthiest. They're more expensive than farmed shrimp because they're sustainable and harder to catch.
Here are some places to find good shrimp:
Celebrating Sangria
Today’s Spotlight is on Sangria.
Sangria is a sweet, alcoholic beverage originating in Spain and Portugal. A punch, sangria traditionally consists of red wine and chopped fruit, often with other ingredients or spirits. It's made with red or white wine, fruit juice, and sliced fruits like oranges, pineapples, mango, pears, and kiwi. Other ingredients can include Flavored liqueur, Liquors, Sweeteners.