15 December 2010

Preparing for Winter Solstice

What could be better than a Bûche de Noël (yule log cake) for the Winter Solstice. Many have decorated it with meringue mushrooms and wood-like grain. I was told that some people would hide a little treasure in the middle and whoever found it in their piece had luck for the following year. This will be my third year to make this special treat but I have plans to make it part of our Winter Solstice celebrations in the future. 

I could not find another version without sugar but I will be attempting it this year with honey. I am not quite sure how that will work out with liquid ratios, but hopefully it will work out. This recipe comes from my side of the family and although we did not have it often, it holds special memories of being in the kitchen learning from my Mama. I hope if you choose to try your hand at this Yule log treat you will share how it turned out; I would love to know. 





My son's sweater is almost finished. The sleeves are now attached, and I have started decreasing for the yoke. I do hope to finish it for next week. Now, if I could learn how to knit and read at the same time I would be a happy camper. I just finished Jane Eyre by Charlotte Bronte and will be starting her sister, Emily Bronte's Wuthering Heights. I suppose it will have to wait until I get the sweater done. 

If you have some time to sit and read some great inspiration, head over to the winter issue of Rhythm of the Home. 

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This looks fabulous! I was searching for a new Yule Log recipe. I let you know how this turns out for us. Thanks!!
1 reply · active less than 1 minute ago
Oh I am so excited! Glad we could help you out! :)
i always sub honey too and i read to add extra baking soda for honey = 1 tsp. per cup of honey. hope it works out!
1 reply · active 749 weeks ago
Thank you for the tip, Kendra! I hope it works out too. I also learned that you need to decrease the oven temperature by 25 degrees when using honey.
This is one beautiful blog - I love it. Thank you for your comment today about my photo giveaway with the brilliant GardenMama xx
1 reply · active 748 weeks ago
Thank you Carrie. Gardenmama is brilliant isn't she! :) so are you Carrie, I really do love your work.
I made this for the solstice tonight with my 5-year-old and I can't thank you enough for sharing your family recipe as I know it will become a wonderful tradition in our house for years to come. I'd love to share the photo with you if you'd like.

Thanks again for your lovely recipe.
Robin
2 replies · active 748 weeks ago
you are so very welcome Robin! I am so glad that you guys enjoyed it, we made ours today too and I look forward to adding this to our tradition as well.
Oh and I would love to see your photos!
Thank you Lynnette for sharing your recipe, I hope you enjoyed a beautiful Solstice xo
1 reply · active 748 weeks ago
We did, thank you Nicole :) I hope you had a beautiful start to the winter season too.
Just devoured our yule log! Love the recipe!! Thank you so much.
Here are our pictures: http://dirtundermynails.com/2010/12/21/winter-beg...
1 reply · active less than 1 minute ago
Maria, I am so excited to be able to share this recipe with your family! Your pictures are beautiful too,
What a lovely space you have here! I am bookmarking your blog. i love your handwritten inclusions in this post.
Happy holidays!
Nicola

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