The birth of dessert and current events Although the tradition of burning a log at Christmas lasted for centuries, it was not until the 19th century that the idea of creating a log-shaped dessert ...

When the holidays roll around, we start seeing cute little gingerbread men, long sheets of peppermint bark, and rolled, cream-filled cakes. But it doesn't have to be Christmas-time to enjoy the latter ...

The bûche de Noël, or yule log dessert, is the star of French holiday tables. In its Parisian birthplace, the pastry is reimagined in endlessly imaginative ways, sometimes in collaborations with ...

While some folks enjoy a burning log in the fireplace (or the classic television version of a burning log) for the holidays, we prefer ours on the dinner table. With roots that go back to paganism ...

Any other old-school English majors out there tasked with memorizing and then reciting the prologue of The Canterbury Tales in Old English back in the day? If so, chances are, you haven’t recovered.

Susina Bakery owner Jenna Turner branches out from her delectable desserts with buche de Noel, or yule log, the traditional French dessert served during the Christmas holidays. She offers vanilla rum ...

This Hairy Bikers Yule log recipe is under 500 calories per person and makes an excellent alternative to Christmas pudding if you want a chocolatey festive dessert. Nothing says Christmas like a Yule ...

A Yule log is a treat that’s a staple for many households over Christmas. It’s the perfect option for those who aren’t a fan of dried fruit - something which is hard to escape from when it comes to ...

The Yule log conceals a forgotten tradition, once widely practiced over centuries, which involved burning a log during midnight mass. It is through an investigation into this custom, the meaning of ...