Sentence examples for traditional pudding from inspiring English sources

Verdict: 3/5 "For a non-decorated pud, this looks the best," was the considered response to this traditional pudding judged "well-balanced" with "a perfect mix of fruit".

This traditional pudding scored good marks across the board for a citrusy, balanced taste that "isn't too heavy on the booze".

Whether it's a traditional pudding, or a slightly more inventive design which you aren't able to wear around your grandparents, it's a given that, as soon as you have that Christmas jumper on, the festive feeling spreads like wildfire.

In 1944 it was made compulsory for local authorities to provide school dinners, and by the 1950s school meals typically consisted of meat, two veg and a traditional pudding.

So don't overindulge in cooked meals--there's nothing more sleep-inducing than a big lunch followed by a traditional pudding with custard.

At an annual New Year's house party that we attend near Bath, Simon Hopkinson sometimes makes a pair of unusual but traditional puddings as notable for their appearance as for their heart-warming flavors.

Sales of traditional puddings have increased: at Asda, steamed puddings in jam, coconut and syrup flavours are up 33 per cent year on year, while sponge and currant spotted dick is up 39 per cent on last year, bread and butter pudding up 25 per cent and Bramley apple crumble up 56 per cent.

Oddly, my National Trust book of Traditional Puddings makes no mention of crumble, and nor does Florence White's Good Things in England – in fact, I'm surprised to discover, from Mary Norwak's excellent English Puddings, that the first printed mention of the dish is in the 1950 edition of Fanny Farmer's Boston Cookbook, an American publication.

Be aware that many recipes for traditional puddings didn't specify how many serves they'd produce.

The food historian Caroline Yeldham, who worked with the National Trust and breadmakers Allinson to revive Winifred pudding, believes traditional puds are just the thing in uncertain times.

From £10 (350g), figgys.co.uk {6} Tesco Finest Christmas Pudding This is a traditional moist pudding that's lovely and soft with a zesty flavour.