San Diego’s bakeries and cafes are offering everything from fruit strudel to cannoli. Here are some of our recent favorites.

Soft sponge cakes are a delight, but what if you don't have an oven? Well, in that case your pressure cooker can work wonders with the right setup, trapping steam for even baking. This no-fuss method ...

In a stand mixer with the paddle attachment, cream the butter, sugar and salt for about 2 min until light and fluffy Add the eggs one at a time, making sure it’s all combined before adding the next ...

When Linda White’s grandmother was a young woman, she started a book of recipes that she had clipped from the newspaper or had gotten from friends and family. Now White, who lives in Fort Washington, ...

What makes a perfect chocolate cake? Maybe the question isn’t top of mind heading into the holidays, with seating charts and general socioeconomic unrest to consider. I didn’t quite expect it to be at ...

Washing a makeup sponge with warm water and a mild soap can help keep it clean and free of germs that might harm your skin. If you wear makeup, you will likely have a few brushes or sponges on hand ...

When the power goes out, this trick can help in surprising ways Preparing for a storm isn’t easy. Grocery-store shelves empty fast, gas lines stretch around the block, and sometimes you even have to ...

When mid-afternoon hunger strikes and we’re ready for tea time or a coffee break, we can’t resist a slice — or two — of cake. Whether it’s layer cakes, sponge cake, or pound cake, we’ve never had a ...

It is red. It looks like Pac-Man. And it is pretty enough to sit on your kitchen counter. What is it? The duo estimates that over the past few years, they have broken at least 10 glasses while washing ...