Ahh, Christmas pudding. In both the past and present ... before the advent of the practice of lighting a brandy-fueled fire to that moist, boiled, boozy dome of rich deliciousness.

“I like the spectacle of seeing it set on fire. I like the brandy butter; I even like small mince pies, which are fairly similar. But I never eat Christmas pudding. It’s one of the most ...

Steaming a Christmas pudding can seem like a daunting task at ... of parchment loosely on the top (without the foil to avoid a fire!). Cook on medium for 3-5min depending on basin size, until ...