From the elegant crispy chew of perfectly formed macarons to delectable chocolate chip cookies with gooey melted centers, there’s nothing that a pastry mat cannot make more delicious. This simple ...

Monica Burton is the former deputy editor of Eater.com where she covered restaurants and food culture from 2017 to 2025. I’m one of those people who much prefers baking to cooking. I like the clearly ...

Nearly a year into this pandemic, quarantine baking is no longer a fad. It’s a way of life. Even my dad is making his own raisin bread from scratch. I, myself, have gotten creative with homemade ...

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Which pastry mat is best? A pastry mat is a silicone and fiberglass sheet designed to help you measure your ingredients correctly and provide you with a nonstick surface for easy transfers. These mats ...