Lemon-myrtle, lavender-Earl Grey, hazelnut-orange -- the selection of tea cakes from Valerie Confections screams spring. Assistant Food editor Betty Hallock is a fan: “They’re moist, dense and not too ...

My dad defers to my mom in all things baking, with one exception: He always wants raisins. Whether the recipe calls for them or not. More raisins! Naturally, this inclination seems to be hereditary, ...

WADMALAW ISLAND, SC - MAY 11: Leaves settle in the bottom of a cup of tea at the Charleston Tea Plantation on May 11, 2006 in Wadmalaw Island, South Carolina. The plantation is owned by R.C. Bigelow, ...

Read all about the latest gym openings, healthy events, and fitness trends in our twice weekly Wellness newsletter. After a long day, there’s nothing more relaxing than curling up with a good book and ...

Tea loaves have roots that branch out across Britain and Ireland, from Irish barmbrack to Welsh bara brith and Yorkshire tea bread. There are purists in all corners and plenty of debate about which ...