Order by December 13 to have it by Christmas Eve. The clock’s ticking, and not only on finding the perfect gift. You’ve now got to find the perfect gift and have it arrive on time. At crunch ...

The holiday season is upon us, and if you’re anything like me, you’ve left gift shopping to the eleventh hour, juggling wish lists and frantic searches for thoughtful yet budget-friendly presents.

This dessert defines an exact moment in the season – the end of autumn and the beginning of winter – and I prepare it as soon as the first quince are ripe. However, with its warm and spicy ...