This holiday season, I wanted to sip on something that would warm me all the way through on cold days. Between my love of tea and Indian chai spices, it didn’t take long for me to incorporate a bit of ...

In a large bowl, sift or whisk together flour, pumpkin pie spice, ginger, allspice and cardamom. Set aside. Combine butter, sugar, honey and salt in a bowl. Using an electric mixer or wooden spoon, ...

There’s nothing like a good cup of tea, any time of day! First thing in the morning it can help get your energy rockin’ and rollin’, and when it comes to chasing away the afternoon “blahs,” another ...

What’s the coziest, most romantic snack for a cold winter evening? It could be shortbread cookies and a cup of hot tea. We’ve got an effortless shortbread recipe for you and some tea tips. These three ...

Deciding on the perfect assortment of holiday cookies to bake for our annual Christmas party is serious business. I start by printing a master list of cookies I’ve made in prior years and approach it ...

Sometimes, one person’s act of generosity is another person’s curse. For instance, a few years ago, a roommate left me with several boxes of mediocre bagged tea that she didn’t want to take with her.

If your butter isn’t at room temperature, cut it into a few pieces and microwave at 50-percent power in 5-second intervals, turning the butter between each burst. For extra texture and flavor, mix in ...