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 ...

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 ...

When it comes to baking, while animal-shaped cookie cutters may seem like an indulgence, there are a few other tools that are as essential as the ingredients themselves. Homemade baked goodies can be ...

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 ...