When a Japanese girl keeps making Christmas pudding every month, she eventually wonders if she could break the British tradition and make it more Japan. It was a fine morning in early April when I was making my 4th Christmas Pudding in Bangkok, an idea popped up in my mind. "I think I could just ditch the pudding bowl and use a square container instead... Then it will probably look something like....*gasp!* Domo kun!!" While my pudding was marinating in the refrigerator, I ran to a baking … [Read more...]
No sugar Healthy Classic Christmas Pudding
It's always bitter-sweet when you remember your ex-boyfriend's family recipe, and this Christmas Pudding is no exception. I thought about deleting this post, as our break-up was exceptionally bitter. But I winced, because I still have a good relationship with his family, and knowing their support is exceptionally sweet, and also warm; -just like his grandmother's Christmas Pudding. So there you go, Grandma's Christmas Pudding! I had to alter the recipe a bit, since I do not eat suet. So, … [Read more...]