The magic of the holiday season starts with cookies, and these 8 creative and traditional cookie recipes are a must-have for ...

Youngstown, Ohio might be the best-kept secret in the Midwest – a place where stunning architecture, world-class cultural attractions, and mouthwatering food come without the big-city price tag or ...

There’s a moment when you bite into the perfect Italian rum cake that time stands still, and in Monroeville, Pennsylvania, that moment happens at Moio’s Italian Pastry Shop. This unassuming bakery ...

Pizzelle are a simple yet beautiful Italian cookie made with a special pizzelle press. The resulting cookie is sweet and ...

Star anise evening tea is gaining popularity this cold season. Its warm, liquorice flavour provides comfort and digestive ease. While linked to antiviral research through shikimic acid, experts ...

A lovely traditional pudding, but the star of the show – see what I’ve done there? – is the star anise, which gives the dish a warming, aromatic feel. Preheat the oven to 200C/400F/Gas 6. To make the ...

From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or ...