For special occasions and birthday celebrations, there’s no better dessert than a perfectly decorated layered cake. But with ...

There’s an often-repeated saying that cooking is an art, and baking is a science. That’s because when you’re cooking, most foods are pretty forgiving—you can “guesstimate” amounts and let your taste ...

Cooking for and feeding our friends and loved ones is a joy, one so many of us fully embrace around the holidays. Between planning special feasts, crafting elaborate desserts, and baking up tray after ...

Grandmas just know how to do it best. They bake the tastiest bread, create the most gorgeous table spreads, and make guests ...

Bee Wilson's new book begins when a baking pan - heart-shaped - falls at her feet shortly after her marriage has ended. Twenty-three years before, she'd used it to bake her wedding cake. What follows ...

In a new book, food writer Bee Wilson explores why many cherished home goods are in the kitchen, from humble mugs to fine china. NPR's Scott Simon talks with Wilson about "The Heart-Shaped Tin." Bee ...