The advent of the blogosphere may have occurred decades ago, but it’s still going strong. And thank goodness, because that means that baking anecdotes, tips, tricks, and gorgeous photos are just a mouse click away. Here are some of our favorite blogs that will inspire you in the kitchen and may even energize you enough to…

It might be more apropos to call this blog “your streaming list,” because with streaming and on-demand television today, who needs the DVR anymore? You can watch something online when the mood strikes. And if you’re not in the mood for binging on a dark, gritty drama or a light-hearted sitcom, try binging on one…

Print media may be on the decline, but there’s nothing quite like a glossy, coffee-table-worthy magazine in your hands — or propped up in your kitchen, as you flip through it for, say, recipes or merely for inspiration. In homage to such hard-copy publications, particularly those that cater to bakers, here’s a list of our…

Baking is good for the heart and the soul, and so is good music. So why not combine the two? The next time you pull out your rolling pin and your paper baking cups, grab your iPod or Bluetooth speaker and crank up your mixer as you crank up the tunes. Here are some sweet…

The mid-afternoon slump is a common predicament of millions, particularly office workers. But studies show that we would do well to skip the coffee or soda and to get out in nature to perk ourselves up. Research indicates that being in the natural world can increase our energy and our vitality and just generally help us…

In today’s technology-saturated world, is there any room left for poetry? Real, authentic poetry that has lyrical, compelling qualities and evokes intense emotions? Here’s to hoping that there is always room for poetry, as it’s an exercise (whether you read it, recite it, write it or study it) that has some surprising similarities to baking….

Yoga may be an ancient practice, but it’s one of the best modern-day things you can do for your body, mind and soul. Studies show that yoga practitioners have more energy and fewer injuries, increased strength and decreased stress. On the surface, it may seem like yoga and baking have little in common. Not so….

Music holds great power over our lives. It can inspire us to greater heights of emotion, it can add pizzazz and vitality to an otherwise dull day, and it can jump-start our creativity. But let’s face it, baking can do all of these things, too. And if you’re a home baker, you already know this, but…

We’ve recently traveled to Italy, France and Turkey — virtually, of course — and highlighted the best desserts and baked goods these countries have to offer. To round out our series, we journey to India and take a look at what it’s like to have a sweet tooth in South Asia. Gulab Jamun is a popular…

In Turkey, dessert is more than the coda to a good meal; it’s a social occasion, one that can occur any time of day and best enjoyed with Turkish tea or coffee. But you don’t have to go all the way to Turkey to enjoy this country’s sweets. Take some inspiration from the following Turkish-inspired…