Month: December 2014

Our Most Popular Recipes of 2014

Posted December 31, 2014 by Alison's Wonderland Recipes in Blogging / 3 Comments

We did it, folks! We made it all the way through 2014. With 50 recipes under our belt, I’d like to take this opportunity to look back on the recipes that have made the biggest splash. In true New Year’s fashion, feel free to mix yourself a drink before we get to reminiscing. I recommend the Pan Galactic Gargle Blaster:

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According to the Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy, “the effect of a Pan Galactic Gargle Blaster is like having your brains smashed out by a slice of lemon wrapped round a large gold brick.” The effect in real life is much less drastic, but every bit as delicious. 😉

Do you have your drink? Ok. Time to reveal this year’s most popular posts! The winners are…

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Scrooge’s Christmas Humbugs: Mint Hard Candies

Posted December 25, 2014 by Alison's Wonderland Recipes in Book of the Month Recipes / 1 Comment


Given the classic Victorian theme of our menu thus far, you might have been expecting Christmas pudding for dessert, and I’ll admit I considered it. However, I couldn’t get Scrooge’s favorite exclamation off my mind. I knew I’d probably have many opportunities to make Christmas pudding on the site, but how many books can claim a connection to humbug candies?

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Duchess Potatoes: A Cratchit Family Specialty

Posted December 18, 2014 by Alison's Wonderland Recipes in Book of the Month Recipes / 4 Comments


I love a lot of things about Mrs. Cratchit: her energy, her spunk, and the obvious love and respect she has for her husband. However, more than anything, I love how Mrs. Cratchit sees her family’s financial status not as a burden but as a challenge to be met. Scrooge notes that the Cratchit meal is quite modest in its size and components, almost inadequate for a family of that size. However, to Mrs. Cratchit, this simply means that the quality of the meal is that much more important. She spares no effort in infusing the basic fair—goose, potatoes, and applesauce—with every bit of deliciousness her repertoire of cooking techniques has to offer.

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My First Anniversary: The Story of My Wedding Ring

Posted December 15, 2014 by Alison's Wonderland Recipes in Uncategorized / 2 Comments

 

Yesterday was my very first anniversary! In honor of the day, I’d like to share with you the story of my wedding ring. Enjoy!

 

I love colors. Combine this with the fact that I have always been “just a little different,” and it’s not that surprising that my wedding ring has a blue stone instead of a diamond. I don’t really like jewelry, but I love this ring, even if it’s not what you would call perfect.

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Mrs. Cratchit’s Sage and Onion Roasted Drumsticks

Posted December 11, 2014 by Alison's Wonderland Recipes in Book of the Month Recipes / 4 Comments


The roast goose or turkey is an icon of Victorian Christmas, and it’s clear that Mrs. Cratchit has a deft hand when it comes to its preparation. A full-size bird would have made a great entrée for our menu, but I could hardly justify roasting 10 pounds of turkey for just the Mister and myself. These roasted turkey legs were a nice compromise. I got the preparation technique from The Pioneer Woman, but I used my own blend of spices to match Mrs. Cratchit’s sage and onion goose. The end result was a set of juicy drumsticks with heartwarmingly homey flavor and crispy skin.

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