Brandy as crêpe Suzette and cherries jubilee while serving. Brandy is traditionally poured over Christmas pudding and set alight. The flames consume most of the alcohol but the pudding is left with a distinctive flavour. The term "brandy" is a shortening of "brandywine", which was derived from the Dutch word "brandewijn", itself derived from "gebrande wijn", which literally means "burned wine". In the general colloquial usage of the term, brandy may also be made from pomace and from fermented fruit other than grapes. If a beverage comes from a particular fruit (or multiple fruits) other than exclusively grapes, or from the
Brandy Norwood products Brandy's musical, television, and movie appearances. In 2005, Brandy became the spokesperson for Ultima, a company for hair weaves and wigs. As of 2012, she no longer represents them. The Brandy dolls are dolls made in her likeness. In 1999, Mattel released the "Brandy Doll". The doll featured Brandy in a reddish orange blouse and orange long skirt. Because of the success of this doll, a second doll "Singing Holiday Brandy Doll" was released in 2000. Three more dolls followed, including "Stylin' Hair Brandy Doll". Millions of the dolls were sold and they were one of the biggest selling toys