Molly Allen is a former bakery owner and event planner. Now, a freelance writer and editor covering food and beverage, lifestyle, travel, and parties, she brings her years of experience and industry knowledge to readers across a variety of platforms. Her work has appeared in Taste of Home, Brides, Cidercraft Magazine, among others. Follow her on Instagram @mollyallenmedia.
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2024-07-08T19:35:38Z
We grilled, seared, and smoked on 30 grills to find the best grill for every cook. Here are our top gas grills, charcoal BBQs, pellet smokers, and more.
Traeger is known for its sturdy and dynamic pellet grills and smokers. Here are the best Traeger grills to upgrade your backyard barbecue.
We tested the best coffee makers under $150 to find the most flavorful and customizable brews on a budget. Here are our top picks.
Food
2024-06-17T14:05:49Z
I'm a pro baker who picked up premade ice-cream cakes from chains Dairy Queen, Cold Stone Creamery, and Baskin-Robbins to see which had the best.
The Ooni Koda 16 pizza oven is an investment, but it is one of the best ways to make artisanal pizza pies at home. Here's how it works.
We tested the best chef's knives to find the ones with the sharpest edges and the most comfortable grips. Here are our top picks.
The KitchenAid 5-Quart Stand Mixer is one of our all-time favorite products. It's the best stand mixer for cake batter, bread dough, and more.
The Traeger Timberline XL offers peak outdoor cooking; we smoked meat, caramelized onions, and even baked scones. Here why we love this grill.
Our cheap Airbnb was a dome home located near Joshua Tree National Park's east entrance — it was perfect and beautiful inside.
The KitchenAid Cordless Hand Mixer is easier to maneuver than other hand mixers and powerful enough to mix tough dough. Here's why we love it.
The Wolf Gourmet Stand Mixer is our top splurge pick in our guide to the best stand mixers. Here's why we love it.
Food
2023-12-20T15:40:35Z
After working in grocery stores and my own bakery, I've learned that chill time and creaming your butter and sugar can drastically improve cookies.
Food
2023-12-19T15:56:17Z
I make these beautiful classic sugar cookies every year for the holidays. I'm a pro baker, but the recipe is so easy.
I took the Victoria Clipper from Seattle to Canada's Vancouver Island for $150. The three-hour ride was rocky with amazing views.
Baking sheets can be cleaned with basic household solutions to get rid of grease, rust, and burned foods. Here are 5 ways to clean baking sheets.
Order pie online from some of the nations top bakeries. You can get cherry crumble, apple crisp, chocolate mousse pie, and more delivered to your door.
Food
2023-12-01T20:14:54Z
Instead of chocolate-chip cookies, I make chocolate chunk peppermint cookies every year for the holidays. I'm a pro baker, but the recipe is so easy.
The best disposable plates are an easy way to prepare for entertaining guests or speed up cleaning. Here are the best ones from paper to bamboo.
After expert chefs tested nine pizza peels by baking multiple pies and breads, we found the best ones for making pizza at home.
The best cookware sets are a quick way to stock your kitchen and get cooking. Here are our top picks, from stainless steel to nonstick cookware sets.