The Esterhazy torte owes its name to the famous Hungarian noble family Esterházy. Its origins date back to the 19th century, and it was supposedly created in honor of Prince Paul III Anton Esterházy.

As a man enamored with culinary combinations, I find the promise of chocolate infused and dotted with orange essence and zest makes my heart sing and my taste-buds swoon. Overstatement? I think not.

With the holiday season in full swing, it’s no surprise that gold nails are trending—but gold almond nails are having a major moment this year. The tapered shape elongates the fingers and gives them a ...

One thing that will always make my day is a freshly baked treat, especially on a chilly day. Recently, I’ve loved to explore Pittsburgh’s bakeries and, to my surprise, there are so many surrounding us ...

Whether it’s cream cheese on a bagel, jelly on toast or a little mayo in a sandwich, most of us enjoy a good spread. After all, these familiar favorites often define our breakfasts, lunches and snacks ...

Boston’s North End is famous for its cannoli, with tourists lining up for blocks to taste these crispy, cream-filled treats. But there’s more to Boston’s sweet scene than just these Italian pastries.

Pennsylvania has earned a reputation for some of the best bakeries in America. Pastry lovers know they need to get up early if they want to snag their favorite treats before they disappear. I’ve ...

Ever had that glorious morning vision of a perfectly flaky croissant or a decadent sticky bun? Now imagine arriving at your favorite local bakery, only to find the shelves looking like a ghost town.

Pete Wells remembers Marian Burros, a tenacious food reporter whose plum torte became one of The Times’s most famous recipes. By Pete Wells I’d been working at The New York Times about a day and a ...

High altitudes make cookies spread in the pan, cakes fall, and few baked goods turn out as they do at sea level. This twice-monthly column presents recipes and tips that make baking in the mountains ...

Central Valley almond farmers are losing the battle to a widespread rodent infestation that’s caused hundreds of millions of dollars of damage to crops throughout the region, impacting the entire ...