The Larkin Tea Cookbook

The best recipes for a cup of tea.

parsnip flan

PARSNIP PIE

By Judy Larkin | Feb 12, 2021

The sweet-flavored parsnip has at various times been added to sweet dishes, especially in the Tudor period when sugar was expensive.  This dish has a creamy taste and the consistency…

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west Virginia hot toddy

WEST VIRGINIA HOT TODDY

By Judy Larkin | Feb 6, 2021

Ingredients: Prep Time: 5 minutes  Total Time: 10 minutes Yields: 1 1 cup water 1 cinnamon stick 1 star anise 1 tbsp. oolong tea (We used Ti Kuan Yin) 1½ oz. moonshine whiskey Juice of half lemon Lemon…

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irish potato apple cake

ARMAGH POTATO APPLE GRIDDLE CAKE

By Judy Larkin | Feb 1, 2021

My good friend, Sinéad Moss, has shared her grandma’s Armagh Potato Apple Griddle Cake recipe.  Served with cream, it makes a delicious treat for high tea and of course, don’t…

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celtic tea

CELTIC TEA

By Judy Larkin | Jan 25, 2021

Raise a glass on National Irish Coffee Tea Day! National Irish Coffee Day is celebrated on January 25, and we think that it’s the perfect occasion to warm yourself up…

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Belgian cake

BELGIAN SNACKING CAKE

By Judy Larkin | Jan 18, 2021

This unusual cake which is moist with a surprisingly light texture is an ideal way to finish up any left-over mincemeat.  Needs to be cold before slicing and the taste…

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pomegranate black tea

HAPPY NEW YEAR! CELEBRATE WITH TEA-COCKTAILS

By Judy Larkin | Dec 29, 2020

Staying home this New Year’s Eve?  Add to the fun by trying these tea-based cocktails. Don’t be intimidated. Making cocktails at home is very simple. No matter what you fancy,…

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potato candy

POTATO CANDY

By Judy Larkin | Dec 22, 2020

Potato Candy is thought to have come to the US in the early 1900’s from Germany.  It became extremely popular during the Great Depression; making this tasty treat was a…

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Eccles cakes

ECCLES CAKES

By Judy Larkin | Dec 9, 2020

The Eccles cake is named after the town of Eccles, which is in the historic county of Lancashire and now classified as a town in the City of Salford, Greater Manchester.…

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betty browns

I cut this recipe out of a Woman’s Day magazine about forty years ago and it has been a family favorite ever since.

By Judy Larkin | Nov 23, 2020

BETTY BROWNS Ingredients: ½ cup melted unsalted butter 1 cup granulated white sugar 1 cup all-purpose flour 1 egg 1 teaspoon cinnamon ½ teaspoon baking soda ½ teaspoon baking powder…

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