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A glass of iced hibiscus tea garnished with lemon

Hibiscus Tea (Jamaica Drink)

Hibiscus tea (also known as Jamaica drink) is a refreshing tea made from hibiscus flowers. It's totally refreshing on a hot summer day and it's even purported to have health benefits. Hibiscus tea is …

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Baking with tea

Baking with Tea – How To Get the Flavor of Tea Into Your Baked Goods

I'm officially hooked on baking with tea. I'm craving baked goods with chamomile, oolong, and chrysanthemum. Why? I learned the trick to getting a vibrant tea flavor in my baking and I'm going to show …

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Tea and Crumpets

Tea and Crumpets the British Way

Ever since I wrote about making homemade crumpets, I've been answering questions about tea and crumpets for friends, family, and readers. A crumpet is a type of bread most closely related to …

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Dulce de leche dripping off of a spoon

Dulce de Leche Three Ways

You can make dulce de leche (a sweet, addictive caramel-like sauce popular in Latin America) three different ways. Whether you prefer to use the stove, an electric pressure cooker, or a slow cooker, you …

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A jar of clotted cream with a spoon resting inside

Easy Homemade Clotted Cream

It's so incredibly easy to make clotted cream, a delicious British topping for scones and other pastries. This recipe requires only heavy cream and an oven or rice cooker, though you can also make …

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Carob Cupcake

Carob Cupcakes

In this post, contributor Jessica Touchette shares her fabulous carob cupcake recipe with us. I had the pleasure of trying the cupcakes and I immediately fell in love with their sweet, earthy flavor. …

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Mango Cupcakes – I Learned The Secret

These moist mango cupcakes topped with decadent, drippy dulce de leche are the mango cupcakes that I've been wanting to create, but until now, hadn't. Don't you want to lick the dulce de leche …

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Candied Hibiscus

Candied Hibiscus Flowers

Rather than throw away the hibiscus flowers that I had brewed into tea, I saved them and let them do double duty as candy - hooray for less food waste*. They are sweet and super …

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Lavender shortbread in a grey bowl with cookies and milk around it

Lavender Shortbread

This tender, melt-in-your mouth lavender shortbread is super easy to make and has a lovely mild floral flavor. It uses just a few simple ingredients and makes for a wonderful snack with tea or …

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Pink serving dish filled with square and round bonbons painted with gold

What are Bonbons and How to Make Them

Highly revered, chocolate bonbons are truly blissful! They're actually not that hard to make. But what exactly are they? How are they made? How are these chocolate confections different from truffles? …

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Sticky Toffee Pudding Cupcakes

Sticky Toffee Pudding Cupcakes

Sticky toffee pudding is a moist British cake - not what we think of as a pudding on this side of the pond. It's made with dates, but no one seems to know that; they're …

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White mug of cinnamon milk on a wood coaster with a gold spoon in front of it

Warm Cinnamon Milk

Warm cinnamon milk is so comforting on cold days. It's perfect for kids and anyone who doesn't want the caffeine of coffee or tea. If you …

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Crumpets

All About Crumpets

A crumpet is a type of bread most closely related to the English muffin. They are a light yeast bread, made on a griddle, as you would a pancake. In this post, we'll …

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Edible Flowers cake

Decorating Cakes with Edible Flowers – Flowers to Use and Decorating Ideas

We've all seen stunning professional cakes decorated with edible flowers. Using flowers is an extremely easy and beautiful way to decorate cakes at home, too. You can hide frosting flaws with beautiful blooms and …

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Stack of coffee cookies wrapped in bakers twine with other stacks in the background

Coffee Cookies

If you love coffee, I have the perfect cookie for you! My coffee cookies are crispy, buttery, and have an intense coffee flavor. They are easy to make and totally addictive! …

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