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Editorial illustration for Five Kitchen Scales Worth Your Counter Space — and How to Pick the Right One for How You Actually Cook
Kitchen Kit

Five Kitchen Scales Worth Your Counter Space — and How to Pick the Right One for How You Actually Cook

Choosing the right kitchen scale depends on your most frequent culinary tasks, whether it's large doughs, everyday baking, or precise coffee measurements. Match your primary use to essential features like capacity, precision, and auto-off timing for consistent results.

Darius Williams·October 19, 2026
A close-up of a rustic, artisanal loaf of bread next to a blurred background of an industrial bakery, symbolizing the contrast in bread production.
Kitchen Culture

Bread: Its Enduring History and Modern Cultural Significance

For millennia, bread has served as humanity's most fundamental food, yet today, its very definition is being legislated in courtrooms and its consumption patterns are being radically reshaped by moder

Raffi Hovsepian·September 19, 2026
A perfectly baked, golden-brown galette crust with a crisp texture, fresh from the oven.
The Test Kitchen

How to Avoid Soggy Galette Bottoms with Pre-Baking

A single cup of excess liquid from fruit can transform a perfectly crafted galette crust into a mushy disappointment, according to the science of perfect pie: 16 tips for flaky crusts & firm...

Raffi Hovsepian·June 15, 2026
A golden-brown summer fruit pie on a rustic kitchen counter, surrounded by new, specialized baking tools that make pie-making easier.
The Test Kitchen

Mastering summer fruit pies with new baking tools

A simple silicone mat, precisely marked with diameter measurements, now transforms the daunting task of rolling out a perfectly round pie crust into a simple, foolproof step for any home baker.

Marco Alves·June 12, 2026
A visual comparison of a simple three-ingredient summer dessert versus a complex, multi-ingredient modern dessert.
The Test Kitchen

Are 'Easy' Summer Desserts Truly Simple Anymore?

A 'three-ingredient summer dessert' of strawberries, cream cheese, and crackers stands in stark contrast to new 'desserts' requiring eight or more wholesome ingredients like zucchini, chia seeds, and

Raffi Hovsepian·June 4, 2026
Empty shelves in a supermarket aisle where almond flour used to be, with a distressed shopper looking at their shopping cart.
The Test Kitchen

Viral 'Cute Cloud Pastry' Recipe Sparks Ingredient Shortages

Within 48 hours of Bon Appétit's 'Cute Cloud Pastry' recipe release, specialty almond flour vanished from shelves across 30 states, leaving thousands of home bakers empty-handed.

Raffi Hovsepian·June 1, 2026
Artfully arranged miniature tomato galettes with flaky golden-brown pastry and glistening roasted cherry tomatoes, garnished with fresh basil.
The Test Kitchen

Learn How to Make Tiny Tomato Galettes With This Easy Recipe

Even with just five minutes of active prep, these miniature tomato galettes deliver a flaky crust and bursting tomato flavor that rivals a professional bakery!

Darius Williams·June 1, 2026
A collection of beautiful, non-toxic bakeware alternatives to Pyrex, including ceramic and glass dishes, displayed on a kitchen counter with a freshly baked pie.
Pantry Staples

5 Best Non-Toxic Bakeware Alternatives to Pyrex

PFAS chemicals, linked to cancer and infertility, persist in our bodies and environment, making their way into our kitchens through everyday bakeware.

Darius Williams·May 29, 2026
A visually stunning hybrid dessert, Bananas Foster Banana Bread with rum glaze, showcasing innovative baking and delicious fusion flavors.
The Test Kitchen

Explore Unique Hybrid Dessert Recipes for 2026 Kitchen Adventures

At King Arthur Baking, a new Bananas Foster Banana Bread recipe infuses the classic quick bread with the rich, boozy flavors of a New Orleans dessert, topped with rum glaze.

Ezra Kaplan·May 25, 2026
Close-up of hands carefully peeling fresh pistachios, showcasing their vibrant green color and rich texture, ready for holiday baking.
The Test Kitchen

Mastering Pistachio Prep for 2026 Holiday Baking

A truly flavorful pistachio cake, one that genuinely tastes of pistachios, remains a rare achievement for holiday baking trends in 2026, often eluding even experienced home bakers.

Marco Alves·May 22, 2026