As with all other Gastropod episodes, hosts Cynthia Graber and Nicola Twilley take a deep dive into the history, answering the flurry of original questions that surfaces alongside each Pudding Week.

You probably know the holiday caroling classic "We Wish You a Merry Christmas," but you might not have actually tried your hand at making a figgy pudding. The classic English dessert is typically ...

We’ve sung “oh, bring us some figgy pudding” since childhood without really understanding the context or what the mysterious dish comprises. That, in and of itself, makes the festive dessert iconic.

English Heritage has "sounded the alarm", said The Guardian. The "good old British pudding" is "facing extinction". If nothing is done to "stem the tide", the traditional homemade pud simply won't ...

Allie has been Lifehacker’s Food Writer since 2021. She earned her bachelor’s degree at Ithaca College in drama and studied at the Institute of Culinary Education to earn her diploma in Pastry and ...

From cosy countryside pubs to elegant afternoon teas, England’s dessert scene is a comforting blend of tradition, indulgence ...