Apples and chai spices are a likely combination and work gloriously, especially when enjoyed in front of a fire.

With a bit of thought and prep it’s easy to be the host or hostess with the mostess, so these are my top tips for a thrifty, super-easy party.

Here are a few of my favorite hot drinks which I seem to come back to every year.

Ingredients: 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, at room temperature 1/2 cup sugar 1/4 cup chai concentrate 1 large egg 1 teas vanilla ex...