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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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Grab that picnic basket and let’s head for a memorable time with the family. At least that was how it was when I was growing up. A picnic was about the closest thing to a “real” vacation that we had.

Celebrating Women’s History Month with an event that will inspire women here in the community. Dria’s Southern Cakes is hosting the Women’s Spring Tea which will feature a distinguished panel of ...

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 ...