A glint of late afternoon light streaks the arm of a chamomile-colored couch. The harp plays a gentle tune. A three-tiered silver tray holds dainty sandwiches, tiny pastries. A soft laugh, the sound ...

Dear SOS: I discovered the best currant scones at La Provence in Beverly Hills. Even the shape is special: free-form and crispy. Dear Shirley: Fan of currants? Then look no further! Each of these ...

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Lightly butter a baking sheet or line with parchment paper. In a large bowl mix together 2 cups flour with sugar and baking powder and salt. 2. Cut butter into cubes; ...

In Britain these are teatime favorites, but in the States we like them for breakfast, too. You'll get tall, flaky, buttery scones that are excellent partners with your finest jams. 1. Position a rack ...

Montréal isn’t exactly the quiet countryside of Aimée Wimbush-Bourque’s youth. The Simple Bites (simplebites.net) blogger grew up in a house without electricity or running water near Lake Laberge in ...

1. Position a rack in the center of the oven and preheat to 425°F. Line a half-sheet pan with parchment paper. 2. TO MAKE THE DOUGH BY HAND: Whisk the milk and 2 eggs together in a small bowl; set ...

Scones, they're delicious and today's recipes are very much tried-and-true favorites. Serve them at breakfast, on Mother's Day, or plan a tea. You won't be disappointed. If you don't have self- rising ...