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 ...

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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 ...

Which cake levelers are best? Bakers love to see a beautifully baked cake coming out of the oven. A domed top means there is a delicate, tender crumb inside. But when it comes to finishing that cake ...

Working in professional kitchens, I got pretty used to always having certain things at my fingertips: a fully stocked pantry, the highest quality produce, a large staff to battle the prep work. But ...