A kitchen scale is only for pro chefs, right? Not so fast. We’d like to make the case that in any home kitchen, a scale is just as important as (if not more than) measuring cups. There are plenty of ...

Pamela is a freelance food and travel writer based in Astoria, Queens. While she writes about most things edible and potable (and accessories dedicated to those topics,) her real areas of expertise ...

A kitchen scale is a convenient tool for both cooking and baking, allowing you to quickly and easily measure ingredients without using measuring cups and spoons. This is especially convenient for ...

The one piece of kitchen equipment I most often find myself surprised that people don't own is the humble kitchen scale. Vitally important, but easily overlooked, a good kitchen scale can make you a ...

Have you ever wondered, while leveling off a cup of flour, if your cup holds the same amount of flour as the recipe writer’s cup? A half-ounce here or there can make an outsize difference in a ...

Our favorite kitchen scales come from Hario, Escali, OXO and more. Our top pick for most households is the OXO Good Grips Stainless Steel Food Scale, which features a pull-out display to help you read ...

Allie has been Lifehacker’s Food Writer since 2021. She earned her bachelor’s degree at Ithaca College in drama and studied at the Institute of Culinary Education to earn her diploma in Pastry and ...

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Calling all amateur chefs and baking connoisseurs — this article is for you. Gone are the days of digging through your drawers for that misplaced measuring cup or adding just a tad too much flour to ...

Allie has been Lifehacker’s Food Writer since 2021. She earned her bachelor’s degree at Ithaca College in drama and studied at the Institute of Culinary Education to earn her diploma in Pastry and ...