When it comes to Southern holiday traditions, tea cakes are the perfect accompaniment at big celebrations or if you just want to eat a few while you drink coffee, hot chocolate or, of course, tea. And ...

In "Bibi's Gulf Coast Kitchen," columnist Bibi Hutchings takes you on a culinary journey across the coastal south. Come for the great food writing, stay for the delicious recipes. When my nieces were ...

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 ...

This article may contain affiliate links that Yahoo and/or the publisher may receive a commission from if you buy a product or service through those links. Inspired by her Atlanta upbringing, Mehreen ...

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 ...

Think of Etha Robinson as the Johnny Appleseed of pastry. Her mission, rather than planting apple trees, is to plant the idea of reviving the tea cake, a little cookie that has a lot of historical ...

Few drinks are more quintessential to the American South than a large, ice-cold glass of sweet tea. This refreshing beverage is deeply woven into the fabric of Southern culture - so much so that ...

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On an average day, you can scroll on social media to find the latest trendy dessert to drool over. I love a good pastry mashup (hello, Cronut! hello brookie!) as much as the next person, but the ...