Wood Embroidery: Embroidery was introduced on the island by the English family Philips around 1784. The most used fabrics are linen, silk, cotton and organdy and the technique used for embroidery for the various types of embroidery stitches are: bast, open/closed, granite, rope and buttonhole. Madeira Honey Cake: It appears in the heyday of sugarcane production in the 18th century, unaware of its true origin the honey cake is traditionally prepared on the 8th of December, the day of Our Lady Lady of the Conception. The spices used are: cloves, cinnamon, anise,...