"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through the links below." Every home cook has been there: You're getting ready to bake, you reach into your pantry to get your ...

You’re all set to bake a batch of your favorite cookies, only to discover that your brown sugar is hard as a rock. Don’t fret ...

Bread has got to be one of the foods that dries out and goes bad the fastest. Too much heat, exposure to moisture, exposure to air and even staying out for too long can lead to dryness which in turn ...

DEAR HELOISE: How do I soften bread that has been in the freezer? Just one side of two loaves is semihard. I even double-bagged the bread. — Diane H., via e-mail Hmm — I’ve frozen bread too, and this ...

Has this ever happened to you? You find yourself in the mood for a delicious batch of chewy chocolate chip cookies, but when you reach into the cupboard, you discover your brown sugar has turned into ...

I have a love-hate relationship with brown sugar. I love the deep caramel-y flavor and depth it gives my baked goods, the soft texture it lends to cakes and cookies and the richness it offers toffee ...