The origins and variations of gingerbread and a 14th century recipe for a candy-like version

The ancient Roman December festival of Saturnalia, and a recipe for a sweet fried treat they might have celebrated with

The history of Christmas puddings and a Victorian recipe for a boiled Christmas pudding with raisins

The history of pumpkins and pumpkin pie, and a 17th century recipe for a super delicious non-custard pumpkin pie

Controlling the quality of ale in Elizabethan England, and a late 16th century recipe for real buttered beer