Cooking is messy. Sauces splash, soups simmer, and without a little protection, stains set in. That’s why a good apron is nonnegotiable. But choosing the best apron for your needs can be tricky. That ...

Sometimes people just give me aprons. Like single-purpose kitchen gear or novelty cookbooks, they’re one of those gifts people gravitate toward for the friend or family member who makes food. Some of ...

Allie has been Lifehacker’s Food Writer since 2021. She earned her bachelor’s degree at Ithaca College in drama and studied at the Institute of Culinary Education to earn her diploma in Pastry and ...