Stainless steel just belongs in the kitchen. It resonates in a certain way beyond its mere culinary capabilities. Bang it around enough and you can almost hear echoes of meals past. Or when in use, ...

Cookbook author Adeena Sussman recently joined The Washington Post Food section staff to answer questions about all things edible. Here are edited excerpts from that chat. Q: Joy the Baker has ...

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Americans are not a systematic people, at least not when it comes to measuring out cooking ingredients. Pick up just about any cookbook and you will find a hodgepodge of units—pinches, teaspoons, cups ...

The recipe you’re following calls for 1 cup of all-purpose flour. Does it really matter how you measure it or which measuring cup you grab out of your kitchen cabinet? Actually, yes. And the vegetable ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Precision is paramount in baking, where you're essentially dealing with chemical reactions. There's a science to it, and even elevation can ...

We independently review everything we recommend. When you buy through our links, we may earn a commission. Learn more› By Marguerite Preston Marguerite Preston is an editor covering kitchen gear. She ...

Portion-control tools are clever containers and gadgets designed to take the guesswork out of eating the right serving size of food. Whether it's a bento box, kitchen scale or portion-control plate, ...