Cake in the time of war, in Gaza
Batool Cakes, a professional bakery in Rafah, has reopened to meet the demand of displaced Palestinians seeking cakes to celebrate life even amid war.
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The Great Pandemic Bake-Off May Be Over
The price of baking flour has fallen along with the price of eggs, suggesting an easing in the baking craze that gripped hungry and housebound consumers in the early weeks of the coronavirus pandemic.
The Friendship Bread Project: Can Baking Promote Unity In A Divided World?
It's the chain letter of baking: a simple starter that you divvy up, keeping some for yourself and sharing the rest with others. It's an old tradition we'd like to see you revive in your community.
Gourmet Sprinkles Make Sweets And Other Treats Sparkle
Around the holidays, many bakers pay extra attention to how pretty their baked goods look. Their new secret weapon? Gourmet sprinkles.
'The Hardest Bakery Possible': Reinventing The Meaning Of 'Whole Grain'
A handful of bakeries are pushing the envelope of what's possible — and palatable — by leaving the bran and germ in freshly milled grains from local farmers, who also help drive the menu.
In Kentucky, Transparent Pie Is Clearly A Thanksgiving Winner
A Bluegrass State specialty, this well-loved, sugary dessert is one of the most basic to make — and maybe that's part of what has made it so popular for so many years.
Glacier Park's Scorched Sperry Chalet Was A Haven For The Hungry Hiker
The remote Montana lodge could always be counted on for a soft cot and a hot meal. But the Sprague Fire, which is still raging, engulfed it. A silver lining: The kitchen and dining room may be spared.
3, 2, 1 ... Bake Off! The Mission To Make Bread In Space
On Earth, crumbs are harmless, but in orbit they can be perilous. But bread is a big deal in Germany, so scientists and engineers there are teaming up to create an oven and dough fit for microgravity.
Kinky Cakes: Inside The World Of Adult Bakeries
Bachelorette parties aren't the only source of business for bakers who specialize in racy confections. Think divorces, vasectomies, breast implants, military deployments and even funerals.
In Sun-Starved Sweden, Bright Yellow Saffron Spices Up Winter
So how did these prized threads from the crocus flower end up lacing through dark northern winters? It's a story of high-value seasonings, Sicilian saints and pagan rituals.