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 ...

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 well-stocked kitchen makes all the difference when it comes to preparing food. But if you’re new to cooking, figuring out which tools you actually need can seem overwhelming. According to Laura ...