Spicy Orange Honey Quick Bread

Whenever the holiday season comes around, I'm always in a yearning mood for a Spicy Orange Honey Quick Bread.

There is something about the aroma that fills the house on a cold night, and the combined savory and delicate sweetness of the buckwheat honey, cinnamon, star anise and the nutmeg that compliments just about every hot drink -  from a cup of tea or coffee, to a cup of cocoa or even a steaming glass of sangria - to be enjoyed alone or better yet, with your friends and loved ones by the crackling fire.

Szechuan Eggplant & Aromatic White Rice - Happy Lunar New Year!

This simple, but very tasty, Asian-style dish can be prepared and cooked in just 15 minutes.

Poached Pears in Spicy Apple Wine

This makes a very pretty dessert for Holiday dinner, as the pears take on a extra gold color from the wine.