Every Southern cook I know has a different way of making tea cakes. Even my grandmother and her sister, Earnestine, had different recipes for the delicately flavored sweet treats. Aunt Earnestine’s ...

They’re easy to make, can be stored for a few days (and most are even freezer-friendly due to them not being iced!) and go perfectly with a cup of morning or afternoon tea. Condensed milk tea cake. A ...

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 ...

Why is Christian Science in our name? Our name is about honesty. The Monitor is owned by The First Church of Christ, Scientist, and we’ve always been transparent about that. The church publishes the ...

Rava cake is a simple, oven-free semolina cake made with yoghurt, milk, and baking soda. It has a soft, moist texture that improves over time, pairs well with tea, and can be baked using various ...

We asked several L.A.-area pastry chefs and cooks to contribute their favorite holiday cookies. Each is a simple, homestyle cookie that reflects each contributor’s memories of holidays past. While ...