christmas – Continental Touch

The Galette des Rois

By Laetitia DR on 03/01/2016 • ( 0 )

On or around the 6th of January, to celebrate the 12th day of Christmas also known as the Epiphany, and to mark the end of the Christmas celebrations, we share La galette des Rois (the Kings’ pie), a puff pastry… Read More ›

The Bredele contest is on!

By Laetitia DR on 30/12/2015 • ( 0 )

Tonight, a couple of cousins turned up with presents for the kids and a plate of their very own Christmas bredele, nicely wrapped, on a beautiful plate. We are tucking in as I type. The Spritz Bredele contest continues. And… Read More ›

Christmas and Boxing Day

By Laetitia DR on 29/12/2015 • ( 0 )

Christmas and Boxing Day were truly about sharing: 1. Best wishes via cards, text messages, e-mails or Facebook. For obvious reasons, one extremely kind message from Muslim friends in Iran particularly touched me this year. 2. Time with elderly people… Read More ›

Christmas Eve

By Laetitia DR on 29/12/2015 • ( 0 )

In a little village far far away, close to the German border, Christmas Eve is one of the most anticipated events of the year. This time around, we brought with us a great British tradition. Our girls would not let… Read More ›

Christmas lights

By Laetitia DR on 27/12/2015 • ( 0 )

Or when the Continental Touch goes wild… Christmas lights originated in 19th century Germany, in christian homes. Back then, a tree was lit with candles in upper middle classes homes. The illuminated Christmas tree started appearing in the United Kingdom… Read More ›

Christmas food shopping

By Laetitia DR on 25/12/2015 • ( 0 )

‘French supermarkets are crazy’, declared my husband after a short trip to one of the most popular shops in ‘my’ area. Its size, the range of products available, having to queue for twenty minutes in front of the fish monger section… Read More ›

The Christmas tree

By Laetitia DR on 23/12/2015 • ( 1 )

Christmas Spritz Bredele recipe

By Laetitia DR on 15/12/2014 • ( 1 )

Spritz Bredele Christmas cookies are popular in the North East of France (Alsace-Lorraine) and in neighbouring areas of Germany. Their origins have been traced to the XIVth century in cities and villages situated along the Rhine river. You’ll find hundreds… Read More ›

Greek Christmas – Kourabiedes recipe

By Laetitia DR on 02/12/2014 • ( 1 )

Kourabiedes (κουραμπιέδες) are traditionally baked in Greece for Christmas, or occasionally for other family events like christenings. In some parts of the country they are flavoured with Maticha (a liquor from Chios) or decorated with a clove, which symbolises the… Read More ›