A quietly elegant cake meant for afternoon tea and lingering conversation. This Tea-Table Coffee Cake is tender, lightly sweet, and timeless—perfect with a warm cup of coffee, winter light through the window, and the simple pleasure of gathering at the table.
CINNAMON–DATE SCONES
Gently spiced with cinnamon and studded with tender dates, these Cinnamon–Date Scones are a quiet nod to traditional winter baking. Best served warm with butter or cream, they’re a comforting addition to the holiday table and a perfect companion for afternoon tea. From The Gilded Table: December Edition.
SPICED CHOCOLATE TEA BISCUITS
Rich with chocolate pieces and gently spiced for winter, these Spiced Chocolate Tea Biscuits are made for quiet afternoons and candlelit tea tables. Crisp at the edges and tender within, they pair beautifully with hot tea, mulled wine, or a softly falling winter evening.
EDWARDIAN CHRISTMAS LOAF
A Christmas loaf from another time — tender, lightly spiced, and finished with a snowfall of sugar. This Edwardian recipe belongs beside evergreen branches, teacups, and lingering conversations.
Edwardian Scottish Shortbread
Buttery, tender, and timeless, this Edwardian Scottish Shortbread reflects the quiet elegance of early 20th-century tea tables. Made with simple pantry staples and a devotion to craft, it’s a biscuit meant for lingering — best enjoyed with tea, candlelight, and unhurried company.
ALVERDA’S (1932) SUGAR COOKIES | Retro Recipes Revived
A tender 1932 sugar cookie revived from a Depression-era bride’s cookbook — soft, lightly sweet, scented with nutmeg, and enriched with sour cream. A nostalgic holiday bake that feels like opening a window into a gentler world, where simple cookies carried both comfort and celebration.
Lion House Crescent Rolls
Golden, soft, and beautifully buttery, these classic Lion House Crescent Rolls bring a touch of holiday warmth to any table. Tender and elegant, they’re a timeless bread-basket favorite — perfect for Thanksgiving feasts, cozy family dinners, and every gathering in between.
PUMPKIN CHEESECAKE CHOCOLATE CHIP BARS
A holiday classic reborn as bars — tender shortbread, cheesecake swirls, a ribbon of chocolate, and spiced pumpkin custard. Inspired by my mother’s Thanksgiving pie, these nostalgic squares bring warm kitchen memories to every dessert table.
PUMPKIN CUSTARD POTS
Silky pumpkin custard infused with maple, cardamom, and autumn warmth. These cozy little pots are perfect for woodland evenings and candlelit gatherings — simple to make, beautifully comforting, and one of October’s sweetest pleasures from The Gilded Table.
SAGE & BROWN BUTTER BISCUITS
A warm, flaky biscuit infused with nutty brown butter and fragrant sage — the perfect savory companion to autumn soups, stews, and cozy October mornings.