“I started soaking my fruit two weeks ago,” I bragged to my brother-in-law at Thanksgiving last year. He glared at me: “Good. You can make a black cake next year, then.” Mind you, this is my ...

Explore two easy fruit soaks and egg or eggless cake recipes using Chef Meenal Shejwar's soaking methods for a simple, cosy Christmas treat. Christmas in my kitchen starts early. The mood sets in the ...