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 ...

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 ...

Cake is always a winner, whether it's for dessert or a cheeky tea-time nibble. And while it might not scream Christmas, a homemade sponge deserves pride of place at the festive feast. For those keen ...

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While honey cake is the traditional cake served on Rosh Hashanah, this one, which is packed with spices, a surprising hint of bergamot from Earl Grey tea, and plenty of orange flavor, should be on ...

To say I like tea is an understatement. The top shelf of my pantry at home is precariously stacked with tins and pouches to the point that it resembles a game of Tetris (tea-tris?). Anyone who takes ...

The most homely dessert has received dozens of versions around the world – from Greek Portokalopita, through Sicilian Ricotta and Blood Orange Cake, to Moroccan semolina with coconut and saffron.

Long before the food revolution in England brought us gastro pubs, Jamie Oliver and the Fat Duck, there was British marmalade. Dense with chunks of candied Seville orange peel and darkened with ...

Remember those moist pound cake recipes our Grandma's made from scratch? Those buttery cakes made with an equal amount of butter, eggs and flour that are so tender they melt in your mouth. Bake up a ...