This cookie will remind you of a tea house with a relaxing cup of chai tee. Sweet, earthy, and loaded with warm spices like cinnamon, allspice, ginger, clove, and pepper. Matcha gives this cookie its unique green hue and earthy flavor. At its heart, this is still a holiday sugar cookie which explains why it…

English tea is a really a dressed-up tapas; it’s a lot of small bites, so let’s do a simple dish for a brunch. I originally saw this dish from Bobby Flay, but I didn’t think his flavors met my three parts of the sense-of-taste test (see below). Here is what we have: mascpone cheese, cream,…

I don’t remember where I saw this, but I have a hiker daughter and a walker wife who both do long hikes and need energy. You have dates, walnuts, almond butter, and dark chocolate. A three bit energy bomb. I hope you like it. 10 pitted dates10 walnuts1/4 cup almond butter8 ounces dark chocolate chips1…

This is a holiday brunch dish that requires time, not effort. We have some holiday flavors: eggnog, cinnamon, and nutmeg. It’s oven-cooked, not griddled, so you can make a lot without standing over a hot pan. The results are a custard-like French toast that is a Christmas morning hit. I hope you like it. 10…

Tart cranberries with subtle matcha flavor. This also looks Christmasy with red and green. The white icing completes the holiday theme. I hope you like it. 1/2 cup unsalted butter1 cup sugar1 teaspoon vanilla1 teaspoon elderflower syrup (From Erin’s Elderberries) 2 eggs1 3/4 cup flour1/4 cup matcha powder1 teaspoon baking powder1/2 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon allspice1/4…