A Chinese invention, gunpowder is associated with celebrations — employed in fireworks during the lunar New Year and other festive occasions in China — and, obviously, with violence and war. (brown.edu)
The recipe that follows is from a mid-ʼ70s column, but it's a favourite around our house and I feel confident you will make it an annual favourite too — serving it not just on Halloween, but on many other festive occasions. (remonline.com)
This is the cake I make for birthdays, anniversaries and other festive occasions. (joyofbaking.com)