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.

Because of pricing and supply issues, I've switched to two new merch stores: Zazzle and Teepublic. Each has slightly different cuts. I've...