Since opening their first storefront location in Manhattan’s West Village more than 25 years ago, Magnolia Bakery has grown into a global purveyor of classic American desserts, including cakes, cupcakes, cheesecakes, cookies, brownies, icebox...
New to the debate about AC vs. DC motors? Here’s a good place to start: Most inexpensive kitchen mixers sold in the US run on AC motors, while the commercial mixers used in bakeries and restaurants generally feature DC motors. Does that mean that...
Despite the popularity of high-protein and low-carb diets like Paleo, Atkins and Keto, Americans are actually eating less meat overall. And experts say that’s a good thing—skipping meat even one day a week, as advocated by the Meatless Mondays...
Love to drink your chocolate? The ancient Aztecs may have loved it even more. Montezuma II, the last Aztec emperor, is said to have consumed 50 cups of liquid chocolate every day for good health. Sounds downright heavenly, though the sweet and...
‘Tis the season to be busy, it seems, but what happened to jolly? From Thanksgiving to New Year’s Day, it can sometimes feel as though we’re so occupied with checking lists and fulfilling obligations that we forget about jolly and, more...
No, it’s not your imagination—scientists tell us that baking is a mood booster. Sure, we like to eat sweets when stressed or upset, but it turns out that creating cakes, cookies and other delights makes the baker feel better too. Baking seems to...
It’s one thing to wake up to the smell of freshly brewed coffee. It’s an entirely different kind of heaven to awaken to the aroma of slow-cooked cinnamon rolls or savory breakfast casseroles. Even family members or houseguests who have trouble...
If you regularly host Thanksgiving dinner, it will come as no surprise that the average home cook spends hours (and sometimes days) preparing for the annual feast. No wonder that advice for reducing Thanksgiving stress abounds! The good news is...
