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     Many stories surround how the London Fog came to be.  Silky smooth with steamed milk and vanilla, this tea latte is a favorite amongst tea enthusiasts.        Recipe and video at bottom of post!       In the mid-1990s, a regular of the cafe, Mary Loria, who was pregnant and no longer drinking coffee, asked for a different hot drink to sip on. She asked for a regular black brewed tea and added steamed milk and a dash of vanilla and sugar. From there on, we see this preparation gain in popularity throughout the years. The...

 Ingredients: 2 cups all-purpose flour 2 1/2 tsp. baking powder 1 tsp. cinnamon 1 1/2 tsp. pumpkin pie spice 1/2 tsp. salt 1/2 cup unsalted butter (1 stick) chilled 1/3 cup + 2 Tbsp. heavy cream, divided 1 large egg 1/2 cup canned pumpkin puree 1/2 cup light brown sugar 1 tsp. pure vanilla extract 1/2 cup diced cranberries      optional: course sugar for sprinkling Orange Glaze: 1 cup powdered sugar; sifted 2 Tbsp. + 2 tsp. orange juice 2 Tbsp. orange zest Directions: Preheat oven to 400°F. Adjust baking rack to middle-low position. Line a large baking sheet with...

Butternut Squash Soup with Italian Sausage and Fresh Sage Ingredients 1 medium onion 3 cloves of garlic, minced 2 stalks of celery, diced 1 large butternut squash 4 oz. mild Italian sausage, casings removed 4-6 cups chicken broth 2 tsp garlic salt 1 tsp. salt free garlic herb seasoning 1/4 tsp. black pepper 3/4 tsp crushed Italian seasoning 1/2 cup heavy cream 1 Tbsp Sage   Directions Preheat oven to 350°.  Trim end of squash and cut into quarters.  Scoop out the seeds and coat liberally with olive oil.  Season generously with salt and pepper and place on a baking...

     Earl Grey black tea is a classic tea that has been around since the early 1800s.  It is thought that the prime minister was presented with a special tea flavored with bergamot oil as a gift from a Chinese mandarin. The tea quickly became popular in Britain and soon spread throughout the world.  There are many theories and legends about this origin of this popular tea. One particular legend claims that Charles Grey received as a gift, a tea flavored with bergamot oil, perhaps as a result of his ending the monopoly held by the East India Company on trade between Britain and...

Serve this salad as a side salad or first course, or add grilled chicken to make the best ever Chinese chicken salad!   Ingredients: 2 Tbsp. Honey 2 Tbsp. Rice Wine Vinegar 1/2 tsp. Dijon Mustard 1/2 tsp. Hoisin Sauce 1/4 tsp. Soy Sauce Pinch of pepper 1/4 cup Olive Oil 1/4 Cup Vegetable Oil 1.5 tsp. Sesame oil To make the dressing: Whisk (or put into a blender) honey, rice wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, hoisin sauce, soy sauce and pepper.  Whisk or blend to combine.  Slowly drizzle in the oils until the dressing is thick and creamy. To Serve:...