That Pyrex baking tube from the other day reminded us of a similar, and actually much older, kind of baking pan. It's called a Pullman pan, and it has very straight sides and a lid that slides on top to keep the loaf entirely contained. Have you ever baked in one of these pans? More

Mixing bowls are a necessity in every kitchen. Whether you have a set or mix-and-match pieces, you've got at least a few. We often see color-coordinated sets of mixing bowls, and we can't help but stop and appreciate how beautiful they are. More

Doesn't this look like lab equipment from 8th grade chemistry class? It's really a tubular dish made by Pyrex back in the 70's for baking round loaves of bread at home. Have any of you ever seen - or baked in - something like this? More

We're pretty smitten by this bright gingham bakeware we just spotted at Broadway Panhandler. Can't you picture these on a picnic blanket with a warm and summery baked good inside? More

Q: How long do flavoring extracts last in the cupboard? I have several bottles of extract (vanilla, rum, maple and lemon) that are quite old and I wonder if they are still usuable. The alcohol evaporated from the peppermint extract. Can I add more alcohol to the bottle and reconstitute the residue? (Guess who is frugal?) I did pitch the Mexican vanilla because of questionable orgin.

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Remember this tiered cakelet pan? I got a chance to try it out, and I used it to make Easter dinner desserts. It's awfully cute, and easy to use, too. More

Have you ever used a glass bundt pan? We've been eyeing this one at Amazon, curious about whether it would make bundt cake baking easier, or devilishly difficult.

It would be interesting to be able to watch a cake as it browns in the oven, and know just when it's done on the bottom... err, top. But we also wonder if this kind of bakeware would make it very difficult to get the cake out intact. More

We love kitchen tools that are multi-purpose, and if they are also beautiful, well then, so much the better. These terra cotta mixing bowls have all of these desirable characteristics, and more besides. More

We're entering wedding season in the next few months and we've been browsing through wedding blogs and magazines. One of the most frequently served desserts recently is Whoopie Pies. We think they're adorable, easily adapted to different palettes, and small enough to serve to crowds. More

Q: Why do my baking sheets sometimes buckle in the oven? I thought they were just old and replaced them, but now the new ones are doing the same thing!

Am I going too cheap on the baking sheets or is there another reason?

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