Two years ago, when I was researching the best stand mixers, the question “what is a pastry blender?” popped up in my research. I initially dismissed it, but in a relentless search for pastry ...

I n high school, one of my first internships was working at a French restaurant. I practically lived in the basement, ...

Before joining Raw Story, Brad Reed spent eight years writing about technology at BGR.com and Network World. Prior to that, he wrote freelance stories for political publications such as AlterNet ...

Japan is the winner of this year's world baking cup. The international competition is held in Lyon, France every two years. Winning is not just prestigious, as a win can help laureates kick start ...

No, not the soccer World Cup. The Pastry World Cup. The biennial event features contestants from as far afield as Egypt, Mauritius and South Korea in a sweet showdown where teams compete to create ...

That was the question put to the 18 national teams competing at the 2025 national heritage-themed Pastry World Cup in Lyon this weekend, and they had nine hours to come up with an answer.

A mixer grinder is a staple in the kitchen, simplifying food preparation and adding convenience to daily cooking. With the many options available these days, it can be hard to pick the perfect one for ...