Pamela is a freelance food and travel writer based in Astoria, Queens. While she writes about most things edible and potable (and accessories dedicated to those topics,) her real areas of expertise ...

Plus, expert tips for getting the most out of your kitchen scale when baking. Getty Images If you're a home baker, you likely own your fair share of cookie sheets, cupcake tins, and, of course, ...

A slice of lemon layer cake sits on a white plate with black stripes around the edge, with a black background - Georgeta Sabau / 500px/Getty Images Let's face it, baking can be incredibly frustrating.

Accurately measuring ingredients for baking is one of the most important factors in baking, as even a small deviation can ...

Believe it or not, adding a pinch of this, a handful of that, and a dash of “the good stuff” all counts as “measuring” your food; even if the unit of measurement is unique to you. There’s nothing ...