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Many modern readers imagine seed cake to be chock full of sunflower or pumpkin seeds, but it turns out Tolkien grew up on a decadently buttery version of pound cake full of caraway seeds. They have a sweet, licorice flavor reminiscent of a milder, earthier version of anise seeds. You […]
Forget those crunchy triangles you find at Starbucks. The Victorian scones of Tolkien’s day were far more like southern style American biscuits. Like American biscuits, these are best served hot and buttered. Unlike their modern counterparts, they’re served at teatime, around 4 p.m., with clotted cream or home made raspberry […]
Sometimes catching fire to your own stock is the only way to feed the hungry. Mellark Bakery’s Burnt Bread 1 tbsp yeast 2 cups warm water ¼ cup honey + 1 tbsp 2 tsp salt 1 cup raisins 1 cup chopped walnuts or pecans 2 ½ cups whole wheat flour […]
If Black Friday makes you want to clean up this city by shooting your fellow shoppers in the head, I recommend staying home and making yourself an edible homage to The Comedian instead. A dab of jam, a vicious bite, hurk, and maybe let it all out in your journal. […]
I love my Pumpkin Pie Bao dough so much I wondered if I could use it for other, more nefarious purposes. Yes, I’m talking about the evil that is overly complicated Thanksgiving leftovers recipes. We all know Thanksgiving leftovers should be simple affairs of cold sandwiches and turkey soup. Instead, […]
According to The Doctor, we can thank him for banana daiquiri’s, fish fingers and custard, and the Yorkshire Pudding. This classic British side dish is surprisingly easy to make. Use it to impress redheads, repel Romans, and keep yourself busy while living time the long way round without skipping past […]