Gingerbread Muffins

So I have had this fascination with the holidays and baked goods... and everything British. So I have been watching Nigella Lawson on TV and youtube for the past couple of weeks and this video inspired me to make them. The recipe isn't until the very end, about 5 minutes from the end. But that is partially what inspired me to buy the Black Treacle and Syrup.

These are so moist, and easy to make. they are actually really spicy because they have a teaspoon and a half of ginger and about 3/4 of a teaspoon of cloves with some cinnamon as well. They are just great! So... this was a success, and thanks Nigella!

New Ingredients!

I took a trip to Salt Lake this weekend to visit some friends! I knew there was a British shop called the "London Market" http://www.thelondonmarket.com/ where they sell all sorts of British goods not normally found here in the states.

For a while I have been on this foreign food craze... wanting to try traditional dishes from other countries.

I decided to purchase Black Treacle and Golden Syrup (Lyle's Brand straight from the UK). I am so excited to start using it! You can make proper gingerbread and other puddings (generally steamed cakes).

French Onion Soup

So I thought I would try out French Onion Soup. It is fairly simple... it just takes time... over an hour just to caramelize the onions, which I didn't mind. but alas... it does take time. I topped it with Swiss and Parmesan and added some homemade croutons! Delish!

Can I just tell you... I know onions cook down.. but man do they really. 5 Large onions filled a large soup pot almost to the top... and cooked down to about an inch and a half of onions. But they were sooo good!