I have a confession to make: Despite my love of all things baking, I have yet to master the perfect pie. ‘Tis the season for harvest-y pies and Christmassy pies and all the wonderful fillings that can ...

In a pastry chef’s toolbox, you often find items like a candy thermometer, a bench scraper and an offset spatula, tools that professionals simply can’t live without. You may be surprised to find out ...