We are moving into holiday season. That means that you may be going to parties, and you may need a small gift. There also may be extra invitations to the homes of friends for dinner or brunch.

It’s been well-established that I’m not the baker in my family. My 14-year-old daughter is. I also don’t have a huge sweet tooth, so when I tell you she just made what might be the best cake I’ve ever ...

Making simple syrup is ridiculously easy — boil sugar and water — but most cocktail formulas call for only a spoonful. Do I really want to wash a pot just to have a splash of plain liquefied sugar? I ...