Today, I’m sharing the secret to writing cozy food porn — that delicious, immersive way of writing about food that makes readers’ mouths water and their hearts beat a little faster. If you’re a fan of funny cozy mystery books, you’ve probably noticed how often food pops up — from scrumptious scones to warm and delicious pie.

In honor of pumpkin spice season, I tried a twist on my standard scone recipe, adding Craisins and substituted Trader Joe's Pumpkin Spice...