Baking

Fannie Farmer Was the Original Rachael Ray

Farmer was the first prominent figure to advocate scientific cookery. Her cookbook remains in print to this day

August 23, 2017

The Great Uprising: How a Powder Revolutionized Baking

Before baking powder hit the scene in 1856, making cake was not a piece of cake

June 20, 2017

Apple Pie Is Not All That American

Neither apples nor the pie originally came from America, but Americans have made this dish their own

May 12, 2017

The Bittersweet Story of Vanilla

Today, less than 1 percent of vanilla flavoring comes from the vanilla flower. Is that a good thing?

April 3, 2017

A Pound Cake Was Originally Made With Four Pounds of Ingredients

Most Americans today don’t bake using pounds and ounces, but cups and teaspoons

March 3, 2017

New Research

Feeling Down? Scientists Say Cooking and Baking Could Help You Feel Better

A little creativity each day goes a long way

November 29, 2016

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Facing a Biscuit Shortage, British Citizens Get an Emergency Shipment Flown in From Dubai

The shortage isn’t the only biscuit-related scandal to strike teatime recently

March 15, 2016

Cool Finds

Sweden Has a Hotel for Sourdough Starters

Boarding bread is the new doggy day care.

September 11, 2015

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Bakers Are Still Searching for the Perfect Egg Replacement

Egg prices are hitting record highs, raising demand for substitutes

July 24, 2015

How Chemistry Gives New York City Bagels an Edge

Is it really all in the water?

May 21, 2015

Stop Ruining Your Christmas Cookies! Follow These Tips to Better Baking

Here are a few pointers on making the perfect cookies this holiday season

December 16, 2013