Mary Poppin’s favourite type of cakes.

"Is that your medicine?" asked Michael. "No, it's yours," said Mary Poppins. "I don't want it! I won't!" But s

We drank hot cocoa as thick and rich as melted chocolate bars. -The Polar Express, Chris Van Allsburg   Each

This is a follow-on post from our discussion on sugarplums. You can find the Victorian sugarplum recipe here.

The children were nestled all snug in their beds, While visions of sugar plums danc'd in their heads, -Twas Th

We sang Christmas carols and ate candies with nougat centers as white as snow. -The Polar Express, Chris Van A

“And he, he himself...the Grinch...carved the roast-beast!” -The Grinch Who Stole Christmas, Dr Seuss So t

"I hate those old alligators," Caro says, then looks in the direction of the bayou. "Uh," Necie says. "Yall do

“A frothy pink soup dotted with raspberries.” -The Hunger Games; Catching Fire, Suzanne Collins I was fasc

He had never had any money for candy with the Dursleys, and now that he had pockets rattling with gold and sil

"Are you ready to order?" she asked Edward. "Bella?" he asked. She turned unwillingly toward me. I picked the

Practical Magic’s Midnight Margaritas.

If a miniature dragon in a wizarding vending machine was to roast nuts and pop them out to you, this is what t

My mom made blue waffles and blue eggs for breakfast. She's funny that way, celebrating special occasions with

Jessie looked around the yard. For a minute, she was concerned. Then she smiled. She saw something that Henr

"By the bye, Charles, are you really serious in meditating a dance at Netherfield?—I would advise you, befo

As they wove their way through the crowded street, they passed numerous barbecue tents, the focus of the festi

The Zombie War came unthinkably close to eradicating humanity. Max Brooks, driven by the urgency of preserving

As they accelerated beneath the graceful expanse of the Ponte degli Scalzi, Langdon smelled the distinctively

Butler prepared them a meal. Nothing fancy. Vegetarian spring rolls, followed by mushroom risotto with creme c

Cersei set a tasty table, that could not be denied. They started with a creamy chestnut soup, crusty hot bread

STICKJAW FOR TALKATIVE PARENTS. - Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, Roald Dahl Rummaging through old candy re

Butler prepared them a meal. Nothing fancy. Vegetarian spring rolls, followed by mushroom risotto with creme c

Mrs. Rabbit’s Chamomile and Apple Cooler