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Re: Christmas Pudding
Originally Posted by Melissande
(Post 6756110)
Would this be the department store called Marshall Fields????
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Re: Christmas Pudding
I will be making Christmas cake this year, bought my goodies from britishcornershop. Found it to be expensive after the pound to dollar conversion but worth it. I have branston pickle and robertson mincemeat in my cupboard, plus birds custard and silver balls for my trifle :thumbsup:. I have a brilliant Delia recipe for the cake that I made last year for the first time, turned out very well.
As for the stuffing, last Thanksgiving I made my own from scratch and haven't looked back since. No suet included though, can't buy any of that down here. I suppose I make "dressing" rather than "stuffing" but it's bloody good I can assure you. I love this time of year, it's cooling down, Halloween/Thanksgiving just round the corner then Christmas. Magic. |
Re: Christmas Pudding
Originally Posted by ri_mischief
(Post 6750167)
No - you put the water in (to about 3/4 way up pyrex). But slow cookers aren't designed to boil anything down so you don't get the same liquid loss (I didn't change the water once)
I used a standard pyrex bowl, covered with greaseproof and tied it (just like you would on a saucepan. I can't remember how long I put the slow cooker on for - mine has 4, 6, 8 and 10 hours. A google would advise you...(I'm in a hurry so can't do it - sorry). Main thing is - you can just leave it and go to work / sleep or whatever cos the water won't go down. Totally hassle free! |
Re: Christmas Pudding
Originally Posted by MsElui
(Post 6892589)
just put the crockpot on now! Made pudding yesterday as per delia instructions and its been sitting steeping overnight. Stuck in some ginger wine as i couldnt get barley wine so looking forward to taste it in 8 weeks!.
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Re: Christmas Pudding
Originally Posted by MsElui
(Post 6892589)
just put the crockpot on now! Made pudding yesterday as per delia instructions and its been sitting steeping overnight. Stuck in some ginger wine as i couldnt get barley wine so looking forward to taste it in 8 weeks!.
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Re: Christmas Pudding
In slow cookers, I've found that if you leave the lid off for a bit things can thicken up and the liquid reduces :)
This will be the first year I've made a Christmas cake, since it was my mum who always made them when I was back in't UK :) Not fond of the puddings at all. |
Re: Christmas Pudding
Originally Posted by MrEmjoy
(Post 6892958)
In slow cookers, I've found that if you leave the lid off for a bit things can thicken up and the liquid reduces :)
This will be the first year I've made a Christmas cake, since it was my mum who always made them when I was back in't UK :) Not fond of the puddings at all. |
Re: Christmas Pudding
You not seen mi pasties :D ??
But yes, I do 90% of the cooking. |
Re: Christmas Pudding
Originally Posted by tonrob
(Post 6892711)
Were you looking in the wine section or the beer section? Lots of U.S. miscrobreweries do good barleywines (or similar). I know you've already made yours' (and I'm sure it will taste FAB!) - if anyone else is looking for Barleywine and needs to find a good beer stockist try searching on http://beeradvocate.com/
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Re: Christmas Pudding
Question:
Is alcohol the only reason that Cakes can be kept for so long before Christmas. |
Re: Christmas Pudding
Originally Posted by MsElui
(Post 6756179)
we have Marshalls here in Ohio too - (next state over to that poster) so maybe they are just local. they are a home goods type of store with the name Marshalls in big capital red letters as their sign. Ive seen no mention of Fields so Im guessing your thinking of another company.
FWIW, Marshall's is owned by TJ Maxx (TK Maxx in UK), and are similar to TJ's and TK's. Never mind..I see I should have continued reading the thread before posting! doh! |
Re: Christmas Pudding
Originally Posted by sunflwrgrl13
(Post 6893009)
FWIW, Marshall's is owned by TJ Maxx (TK Maxx in UK), and are similar to TJ's and TK's.
Never mind..I see I should have continued reading the thread before posting! doh! |
Re: Christmas Pudding
Originally Posted by Leeds_Lass
(Post 6762912)
I will be making Christmas cake this year, bought my goodies from britishcornershop. Found it to be expensive after the pound to dollar conversion but worth it. I have branston pickle and robertson mincemeat in my cupboard, plus birds custard and silver balls for my trifle :thumbsup:. I have a brilliant Delia recipe for the cake that I made last year for the first time, turned out very well.
As for the stuffing, last Thanksgiving I made my own from scratch and haven't looked back since. No suet included though, can't buy any of that down here. I suppose I make "dressing" rather than "stuffing" but it's bloody good I can assure you. I love this time of year, it's cooling down, Halloween/Thanksgiving just round the corner then Christmas. Magic. As for the stuffing, that bit so easy I had my 11 year old make it last time. |
Re: Christmas Pudding
Originally Posted by MrEmjoy
(Post 6893002)
Question:
Is alcohol the only reason that Cakes can be kept for so long before Christmas. |
Re: Christmas Pudding
Pudding? Do you mean cake as well?
Even though, I've found a few Alkeehol free recipess I'm gonna try. We dont want a drunk un born baby and mummy do we now :) |
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