Dickens and the Spirit of Twelfth Cake Past by Pen Vogler

This year, the film The Man Who Invented Christmas has reminded us how much of a boost Dickens gave to our celebration of the festival, and how he helped to anchor the traditional Christmastide dinner of turkey and pudding to the day itself.  Sadly, though, not even Dickens has been able to prevent his much-loved Twelf

Charles Dickens Museum
Dickens and the Spirit of Twelfth Cake Past by Pen Vogler

This year, the film The Man Who Invented Christmas has reminded us how much of a boost Dickens gave to our celebration of the festival, and how he helped to anchor the traditional Christmastide dinner of turkey and pudding to the day itself.  Sadly, though, not even Dickens has been able to prevent his much-loved Twelf

Charles Dickens Museum

Trying out a traditional recipe for Smoking Bishop (a type of mulled wine). The problem is that I've just noticed it now requires to be left for 24 hours before I add port, squeeze the fruit and strain, then heat gently and serve. I was hoping to enjoy some this afternoon. I guess I'll just have to have a beer instead.

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Soon I start mulling the wine and the cider.

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