What might you find on the Christmas dinner table in Jane Austen’s England? Roast goose, plum pudding, and mince pies might sound familiar enough. But what about a boar’s head, black butter, or a frothy glass of syllabub? Christmas was a season of visiting, feasting, and entertaining. Between family gatherings, holiday parties, and Twelfth Night celebrations, a Regency kitchen could be kept very busy. Some of these holiday favorites have survived into our own celebrations. … Continue reading →