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I’m so excited that Death at the Dinner Party, the 3rd book in my Secret Bookcase Mysteries, is hitting shelves on September 30th! In this one, Annie and the bookstore crew team up with her new friend, Penny. They’re hosting an immersive mystery dinner with a decadent (and maybe deadly) menu. Picture something like Clue, […]

Recipes

September 3, 2024

Berry Tart Recipe from Death at the Dinner Party

Bloody Berry Tarts Recipe

I’ve been in a scone mood with the upcoming release of Sticks and Scones on August 20th. My current obsession is these orange cardamom scones. I mean, anything with cardamom is a win in my book. True story. We changed the title of Sticks and Scones after multiple rounds of edits and after I had created […]

Recipes

August 5, 2024

Easy Orange Cardamom Scones Recipe

Easy Orange Cardamom Scone Recipe

Today, I’m baking these mouth-watering delights from the pages of Donut Disturb. Fun fact, raspberries have been a featured ingredient in Torte’s kitchen throughout this series. Jules immerses herself into her first investigation thanks to broken jars of her handmade raspberry jam in Meet Your Baker, and raspberries have made almost as many appearances as […]

Recipes, Torte Test Kitchen

May 19, 2023

Torte’s Signature Chocolate Raspberry Shortbread

As the days grow longer and the smell of blooming jasmine wafts through my garden, I find myself indulging in more outside reading. And what pairs better with a book than a cold, refreshing iced mocha?  This recipe is inspired by everyone’s favorite barista, Andy, who is always keeping the team at Torte caffeinated and […]

Torte Test Kitchen

April 18, 2023

Andy’s Iced Mocha Recipe