Tips & Tricks

5 sustainable foods to cook for an eco-friendly kitchen
5 sustainable foods to cook for an eco-friendly kitchen Cooking with these environmentally-friendly ingredients is a simple way you can reduce the carbon footprint of your kitchen today.
April Fool's Day: Our Favorite Food Fake-Outs
April Fool's Day: Our Favorite Food Fake-Outs These creative dishes from some of our favorite culinary creators will have you doing a double take!
5 deliciously easy flour-free bread recipes
5 deliciously easy flour-free bread recipes Simple bread recipes to make at home when you're running short on wheat flour.
Demystifying gluten
Demystifying gluten You’ve definitely heard of gluten, but do you know how it plays a role in baking? Today we’re diving into the science behind gluten and sharing tips for understanding it in your baking.
An interview with Julia Estrada, Kana's newest baking queen
An interview with Julia Estrada, Kana's newest baking queen Julia Estrada is the face behind the delectable blog, Bread & Basil, and she certainly knows her way around the kitchen. Baking is her true love, and you'll often find her making artisanal breads in her New York City apartment.
5 tips on decorating Valentine's cakes for that special someone
5 tips on decorating Valentine's cakes for that special someone Get creative on Valentine’s Day by offering your loved ones something baked from scratch and uniquely decorated. Here are some easy ways to shake up your cake decorating.
The proof is in the... proofing
The proof is in the... proofing The proofing process is an essential part of baking yeast-leavened goodies. Without it, you'll end up with a sad, flat pancake instead of that beautiful bread loaf you were hoping for. Yes, it takes some time to perfect the process, but once you've got it, you too can experience freshly-baked bread and pastries at home.
Proper proofing: how to work with yeast doughs
Proper proofing: how to work with yeast doughs The most important technique to master when learning how to make bread and other yeasted treats is proofing, where all the rising happens. Today we’re going to learn how to proof bread dough for the best homemade loaves!
Lamination: the key is in the layers
Lamination: the key is in the layers You may have seen the term “lamination” in a bread recipe, but do you know what it means and how to do it? Today we’re peeling back the layer of mystery surrounding lamination in a recipe. 
Crispy pizza at home: tips for the perfect crust
Crispy pizza at home: tips for the perfect crust Have you ever made pizza at home, but been disappointed by a soggy or undercooked crust? There are tools and tricks to make homemade pizza just as good as delivery, whether you like thin or thick crust.