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Kitchen scales are a must even for casual cooks. A kitchen scale is considered a necessity by professional bakers and many home bakers, but you don't have to be making elaborate creations to justify ...

While digital kitchen scales are a staple in professional and European kitchens, stateside home bakers (for the most part) stick to measuring cups. If you measure correctly, the cups get the job done, ...

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 ...

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We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Precision is paramount in baking, where you're essentially dealing ...

We independently review everything we recommend. We may make money from the links on our site. Learn more› By Maki Yazawa Maki Yazawa is a writer focused on making cooking fun. She once cooked for ...

The Microplane classic zester often comes up with chefs, most recently as a recommended tool for easier weeknight meals, and ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." We're cutting right to the chase here: Do you own a kitchen scale? If you do, congrats! You've managed to ...