What the hell is figgy pudding
There’s no doubt that figgy pudding, also known as plum pudding and Christmas pudding, is more popular in Great Britain than it is in America. But some folks in New England like themselves a little figgy pudding during the holiday season. This not-so popular pudding is really a cake–made in a bundt pan with dried figs, raisins, cherries, cranberries, flour, brown sugar, dark rum and lots of cinnamon, ginger and nutmeg. It’s actually quite good, regardless of its less-than-stellar reputation. Families gather around the holiday table, while mom flames the cake with a healthy dose of cognac or brandy. Careful: don’t light little Suzy’s new Christmas dress on fire. 5) Holiday Roe Caviar has a fabled history at the dinner table during Christmastime. This eastern European tradition is alive and well in the United States, where it’s often the only time of the year when people eat this creamy fish roe. Caspian Sea caviar, produced from beluga sturgeon, has long been the gold standard for cavi
