Here’s the secret to giving puff pastries, breads, pies, and other baked goods a shiny finish and crispy crust. Alexandra Domrongchai is a food and travel writer based out of New York. With years of ...

New items can carry dust, bacteria, or chemicals from production and transport. Clean kitchen tools, linens, towels, cleaning supplies, clothing, and baby items first. Use mild detergent for baby ...

Any new dishware or kitchen items should be washed before use to help minimize contact with germs and dirt. Be sure to remove all labels, tags, and stickers before loading new dishware into the ...