Happy Holidays!

Christmas in Barbados means turkey and jug (a local recipe made of crushed pigeon peas), sorrel, punch-a-creme, mince pies and black cake, a traditional fruit cake that is made with dried fruits that have been soaked in rum for many weeks. White sand and palm trees replace snowbanks and pine trees, and all the traditions of a Caribbean Christmas run strong.

For the holidays, Crumbs Homemade produced some festive recipes using some of the traditional Christmas ingredients, including rum, dried fruit, coconut and spices. Oatmeal Cranberry White Chocolate Cookies, Rum & Raisin Holiday Bread, Tri-Chocolate Almond Biscotti, and Blueberry Gingerbread were some of the items baked for the occasion. People young and old love receiving edible gifts, especially those that are hearty and homemade.

Happy Holidays to the customers and followers of Crumbs Homemade, and best wishes for 2010!