Sweets

Earl Grey Scones

These fragrant Earl Grey scones are perfect for tea lovers. They’re easy to make and just right for breakfast or a cozy afternoon tea. Traditional British Scones These scones follow the style of traditional British scones—light, tender, with a touch of sugar. Unlike American scones, that are often large, dense, […]

 

Cherry Blossom Shortbread

These soft, buttery cookies with Japanese salt pickled cherry blossoms give you a taste of early spring with delicate salty-sweet, floral flavors. What is Salt Pickled Cherry Blossoms ? Salt-pickled cherry blossoms or sakura-no-shio-zuke are spring tradition in Japan. Cherry blossoms (sakura) are harvested in spring and preserved in salt […]

 

Pecan and Cranberry Snowball Cookies

Pecan and Cranberry Snowball Cookies are buttery, melt-in-your-mouth treats perfect for the winter holidays, made with chopped pecans and dried cranberries for a festive twist! Holiday Cookies from My Childhood When I was growing up, my mother used to make a batch of snowball cookies ( aka Russian Tea Cakes […]

 

Plum Puff Pastry Tart

Pretty tart made with juicy, ripe plums and buttery, flaky crust from puff pastry is both simple and delicious for any occasion. Perfect Late Summer Tart I can’t believe summer’s almost over. Seems like the season just started! I picked up some beautiful juicy plums the other day and thought […]

 

Chocolate Orange Oatmeal Cookies

Chocolate orange oatmeal cookies combine rich chocolate, zesty candied oranges, and hearty oats for deliciously chewy and flavorful cookies. Why You’ll Love Chocolate Orange Oatmeal Cookies Easy to make. They’re drop cookies, you don’t need to spend time rolling the dough or cut out cookies! Chocolate and orange are one […]