Winter

The cinnamon adds that familiar, autumnal scent.

A lush, yet light dessert that's much better if made a day ahead.

This is taken from a letter Dickens wrote in 1847 where he gave his recipe for punch. This is a strong punch. Serve it in small quantities.

Quinces wait quietly for the few people that know how to cook them.

This is a pretty winter antipasto requiring almost no work.