London larder: On the eleventh day of Christmas fare

On the 11th day of Christmas, we ate PUDDING. Christmas wouldn’t be Christmas without the pyrotechnic joy of a flaming pud with sixpences hidden within. So we raided London’s larder and nominated the following for the most delectable pud:

• King George Pudding, Fortnum & Mason: It mightn't seem like it but we confess to liking a bit of right royal pomp and ceremony at Christmas. So more often than not we turn to the Queen’s favourite emporium for our little bit of seasonal indulgence. 
• Melrose & Morgan: "Just like the pudding that our grandma used to make" is how we describe this home-made treat by one of our favourite London grocers.  
  
• La Fromagerie: With the promise of a generous tipple of brandy, rum and stout, fruit and more fruit, with lots of spice, we’re looking forward to our post-pudding coma this year.
• Gelupo: Oh baby, it cold’s outside but we can’t resist the idea of Christmas pudding ice-cream from that master of iced confection and all things good.