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A baker scooping cookies in the kitchen with a Breville Smart Oven in the background

How — and why — I fell in love with a toaster oven

Why my Breville Smart Oven has all but replaced my actual oven.

Aug 9, 2023
Collage of Natasha against a tan background with various cake tools

Cake queen Natasha Pickowicz's favorite cake tools

A minimalist’s approach to pro-level cakes.

Apr 27, 2023
Whisk folding batter

Things bakers know: Why a whisk (not a spatula!) is the best tool for folding

Turns out, it’s better at incorporating beaten eggs without deflating them.

Feb 22, 2023
Baker flipping a batch of pancakes on an electric griddle

This griddle changed the way I make pancakes — and much more.

With consistent heat and a large surface, it’s improved my cooking and baking.

Feb 20, 2023
Mini offset spatula being used to frost a cupcake

Why an offset spatula is an essential, must-have tool

It does far more than just frost cakes.

Dec 9, 2022
Collage of Tara and selected bread tools

Sourdough star Tara Jensen's essential bread tools

From old favorites to new crushes, here are her recommendations for your best bread yet.

Sep 26, 2022
Giant spatula on counter

The kitchen helper you didn't know you needed

7 reasons the giant spatula is one of a kind

Feb 25, 2021
Baked pie on parchment lined baking sheet

Say goodbye to burnt pie crust edges

One handy tool saves the day

Nov 11, 2020
Top 5 Kitchen Tools

5 kitchen tools we love

Keys to better baking

May 29, 2015
Rolling out cookie dough

A new tool for consistent cookie cutouts

Baking beautiful holiday cookies

Nov 29, 2013
group-bec

Best tips from our Baker's Hotline

Sharing secrets for success

Nov 12, 2013
Gluten-Free Red Velvet Cake

Calculating gluten-free conversions

How to covert (almost) any recipe to be gluten-free.

Jul 26, 2013
Golden brown cookie bottoms

The secret to perfectly browned cookies

No more blackened bottoms

Jul 10, 2013