Allie has been Lifehacker’s Food Writer since 2021. She earned her bachelor’s degree at Ithaca College in drama and studied at the Institute of Culinary Education to earn her diploma in Pastry and ...

This isn't an exhaustive guide, but it covers the basics, as well as more specialized tools that can help intermediate bakers step up their game. Whether you're making layer cakes, cookies, pies, ice ...

Beginner bakers and seasoned pros, gather round—this list of baking tools will help you organize your baking equipment once and for all. If you’re a new baker, start with our list of baking must-haves ...

If you buy something from a link, Vox Media may earn a commission. See our ethics statement. Although baking at home is a rare treat given her schedule, Kanan still has a few unexpected favorite ...

Before we start baking, we need to make sure we have the necessary tools and equipment. Here are the essentials: The quality of the ingredients you use can greatly affect the outcome of your baked ...

If you buy something through my links, I may earn a commission. Calling all bakers! Whether you’re just starting to learn how to bake, or have been baking for awhile and need to upgrade your stuff, ...

A hard week at the office, family issues, that pile of laundry, bills to pay: When the going gets tough, the tough get baking. Yes, stress baking is real, and whether you’re a pastry chef in the ...

If your little one is inquisitive and always asking questions about the process of making cupcakes, they might enjoy their own baking tools. It’ll give them a sense of responsibility and ownership of ...