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 ...

Plus, expert tips for getting the most out of your kitchen scale when baking. If you're a home baker, you likely own your fair share of cookie sheets, cupcake tins, and, of course, measuring cups.

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Stepping on a traditional bathroom scale will only give you so much information you can work with. But a ...