This article originally published at 8 essential tools in Caroline Barrett's kitchen.

There’s an old saying in the culinary world that goes, “Give a man a fish, and you feed him for a day; teach a man to fish, and you feed him for a lifetime.” This proverb is especially true when it ...

If you love fresh-baked goods but don't have a huge kitchen, this is the essential guide for you. Lisa McManus and Hannah ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Unlike professional kitchens, most of us don't have large appliances manufactured solely for the purpose of fully submerging food in bubbling ...

You don’t need to spend big to stock your kitchen like a pro. Greg Baker is a chef, restaurant consultant, and writer with almost 40 years of experience in the industry. As an expert in outdoor ...

Pastry chefs use refractometers to measure sugar density and to ensure the desired level of sweetness and texture in desserts such as sorbets and jams. “It looks like a little telescope, so I feel ...

Whether you consider yourself a barbecue expert or a total novice, there’s always something to learn when it comes to honing your arsenal of essential grilling tools. After all, from heavy-duty tongs ...

Every year, as soon as summer’s last heatwave ends, my mom pulls out her favorite stockpot and begins her weekly ritual of making soup. She calls her famous chicken noodle soup “Jewish Penicillin,” ...