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5 days ago · The twelfth day of Christmas is also known as Twelfth Night and was a huge celebration in the mid-nineteenth century in England. It was another night of role reversal where the rich served the servants. At the beginning of the evening a Twelfth Night cake was eaten. This was a cake full of spices, fruit and nuts.
3 days ago · Many countries have different traditions, but in England the special food is a cake. That is where the pea and bean that determine the King and Queen of Twelfth Night can be found. The cake, which is called a fruit cake, is so good! Sometimes there are other objects hidden in the cake.
3 days ago · In this guide, we’ll take you through an enticing Victoria cakes recipe that will awaken your inner baker and leave you with a cake that’s not only visually appealing but incredibly delicious. Victoria Cakes Recipe: A Taste of Tradition and Delight
5 days ago · Americans usher in the new year with diets and lifestyle resolutions galore, but many people across the globe — particularly those from predominantly Catholic countries — celebrate the calendar change with a sweet pastry known as king cake. It first appears in bakery cases at the beginning of each y...
18 hours ago · Osburh. Alfred the Great (also spelled Ælfred; c. 849 – 26 October 899) was King of the West Saxons from 871 to 886, and King of the Anglo-Saxons from 886 until his death in 899. He was the youngest son of King Æthelwulf and his first wife Osburh, who both died when Alfred was young. Three of Alfred's brothers, Æthelbald, Æthelberht and ...
- 23 April 871 – c. 886
- Osburh
4 days ago · The Axis Theatre Company’s new adaptation of Shakespeare’s Twelfth Night is something to celebrate. Directed by Randall Sharp, and superbly performed by a 12-member ensemble cast, this Twelfth Night is a wild and wonderful romp through Illyria.
3 days ago · Buttermilk Cappuccino Cake. The cake is moist and tender, with the subtle tang from the buttermilk and just a hint of nutmeg. Soak the layers in a coffee syrup to add additional moisture and flavor, and then cover it with an espresso-flavored Swiss buttercream. Continue to 17 of 19 below.
