
Although she grew up in the Pacific Northwest, our friend
Bee now resides in England, because they have the National Health Service and she has, um, special needs. They also have curious cuisine in the UK, as evidenced by the holiday delicacies she sent us, both products of
Duchy Originals, in our Yuletide care package.
All italics are from the original packaging. "Vine fruits," as best I can deduce, is an affected expression for
raisins.
CHRISTMAS PUDDING — This
award winning, luxury pudding is made with
plump organic vine fruits, walnuts and
sweet almonds,
fresh grated carrot and
diced apples and
flavoured with
organic ale and
festive spices. It is
traditionally steamed, infused with
organic cognac and
matured for a
delicious, fruity richness."It tastes like punishment," declares Mark after a few nibbles.
CHRISTMAS CAKE —
Organic Christmas Cake made with
vine fruits, almonds, brandy and
decorated with
marzipan and
soft icing."I didn't like that thing either," he says, gesturing at the partially eaten cake.
This concludes our taste test.