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Figgy Pudding

This figgy pudding recipe is very much inspired by the classic Christmas song, “We Wish You a Merry Christmas.” Even as a child, the lyrics around figgy pudding always perked my ears up. I have been dessert obsessed my whole life, apparently. So if you are looking for a Christmas pudding dessert, try this easy […]

Sweet Potato Casserole

This post may contain affiliate links. Read my disclosure policy. This Sweet Potato Casserole is made with roasted sweet potatoes, vanilla and cinnamon and a praline topping – a delicious Thanksgiving side dish! Sweet Potato Casserole Elevate your Thanksgiving table with this irresistible Sweet Potato Casserole! Roasted sweet potatoes are blended with warm vanilla and […]

The Glorious World of Sweet Holiday Salads

This article is adapted from the November 18, 2024, edition of Gastro Obscura’s Favorite Things newsletter. You can sign up here. When I recently Googled “Thanksgiving salad,” the results were recipes for vibrant, fresh vegetable mixtures, thoughtfully tossed with seasonal nuts and savory dressings. This was not what I wanted to see. Googling […]

Not a fan of sweet fragrances? Let me introduce you to chypre scent family

Fragrances are traditionally separated into families – floral, woody, opulent and so on – according to their predominant notes, characteristics and identifying structure. You could argue that this way of classifying scents is outmoded and limiting, if it weren’t for the outright commercial dominance of those from the gourmand family (sweet, edible-smelling notes such as honey, […]