Baking Coverage

Tar Heel Traveler: Pink Piggy Sweets

LaTanya Johnson owns Pink Piggy Sweets in Goldsboro and has been one busy baker leading up to Valentine's Day. She left a corporate career with the Department of Defense to pursue her baking passion, and today her cakes, cookies, and pies are often made with an organic twist.

Tar Heel Traveler: Mrs. Hanes Hand-Made Moravian Cookies

Evva Hanes, the company's namesake, passed away June 23. WRAL first met Hanes in 2020 when the Tar Heel Traveler visited her and the company in 2020.

Ex-CEO at Silicon Valley Bank (now owned by First Citizens): 'I am truly sorry'

The former chief executive of Silicon Valley Bank plans to apologize before a Senate committee Tuesday, writing in prepared testimony that he believes no bank could have survived the run that gutted SVB in early March. Here's what he plans to say.

Tech job postings across NC shrink to lowest numbers in nearly 2 years

Challenges in the US economy and the growing number of layoffs across the high-tech sector are impacting North Carolina, too, with advertised high-tech job openings in January dropping across the state to the lowest number since June 2021.

Inflation continues to cool but is still 5.5% up from a year ago

The Federal Reserve's preferred measurement of inflation continued to cool off in November, providing yet another welcome indication that this period of painfully high prices has peaked.

Oxford bakery strong arms its way into stomachs, hearts of locals

Strong Arm Baking Company bakes up cakes. cookies, pastries, muffins, pizza, you name it for the people of Oxford. Scott Mason explains how the bakery opened in 2020 but began rolling even before then.

Consumer Reports recommends new sheet pans for $8

Maybe your holiday cooking has you thinking you need some new sheet pans. As basic as they seem, they're not all created equal.

Easy and so delicious: My favorite Christmas cookie recipe

This quick recipe is a crowd pleaser and a great option for busy families with small children.

Jessica Patrick, WRAL senior multiplatform producer

Inflatable Pool Hammock Float Set with drink holder only $9.99 (71% off)

This Inflatable Pool Hammock Float Set with a phone pouch and inflatable drink holder is on sale for only $9.99 (71% off) at Amazon right now!

Nonstick Baking Loaf Pans 2 Pack Set only $9.55 ($4.77 per pan)

This set of 2 Nonstick Baking Loaf Pans is on sale for only $9.55 right now! That's only $4.77 per pan!

Farberware Nonstick 9" Cake Pan only $6.70

This Farberware Nonstick 9 Inch Cake Pan with excellent reviews is on sale for only $6.70 at Amazon right now!

Recipe: I made Katharine Hepburn's brownies, and you should too

I'm happy to report that those brownies are just as every single one of those articles and blogs said they would be: absolutely delicious, gooey squares of brownie goodness.

Sarah Lindenfeld Hall, Go Ask Mom editor

Nordic Ware Classic Metal 9x13 Covered Cake Pan only $12.88 (46% off)

The Nordic Ware Classic Metal 9 x13 Covered Cake Pan set is on sale for only $12.88 (46% off) at Amazon right now! The lid can even be used as a baking tray as well.

Farberware 14" x 16" Nonstick Cookie Sheet only $10.21 (66% off)

The highly rated Farberware Insulated Bakeware Nonstick 14" x 16" Cookie Baking Sheet is on sale for only $10.21 (66% off) at Amazon right now!

Dash Heart Shaped Mini Waffle Maker only $9.99

The Dash Heart Shaped Mini Waffle Maker for Individual Waffles, Paninis, Hash browns & more is on sale for only $9.99 at Amazon right now!

Glass Food Storage Containers 6-Pack Set with Lids only $18.49 (40% off)

This highly rated Glass Food Storage Containers 6-Pack Set with Lids is on sale for only $18.49 (40% off) at Amazon right now! These are great for meal prep and they are microwave, fridge, freezer, dishwasher and oven safe with airtight lids.

Huggies Natural Care Baby Wipes 560 count only $13.98 (2 cents per wipe)

Huggies Natural Care Refreshing Scented Baby Wipes with 10 Flip-Top Packs (560 Wipes Total) is on sale for $13.98 (only 2 cents per wipe)!

Recipe: Pineapple cake

This easy recipe is delicious with or without the frosting.

Sarah Lindenfeld Hall, Go Ask Mom editor

Nonstick Meat Loaf and Bread Pan Set only $12.95 (46% off)

The highly rated Norpro Nonstick Meat Loaf and Bread Pan Set is on sale for $12.95 (46% off) at Amazon right now! This 2 piece set allows the fat to drain from your meatloaf through the holes in the inner pan into the bottom pan.

Eight helpful baking tips every beginner should know

With more time at home due to the COVID-19 pandemic, many people are trying their hand at baking. Here are eight helpful tips to aid all the new bakers out there.

Union Special bakes up bread to feed the community

When executive pastry chef Andrew Ullom left famed chef Ashley Christensen's restaurant group to open his own business, he knew he was taking a big chance.

Kathy Hanrahan, Out and About editor

Dash Heart Shape Mini Waffle, Panini, Hash Brown Maker only $9.99

The Dash Heart Shape Mini Waffle Maker Machine for Individual Waffles, Paninis, Hash browns & more is on sale for only $9.99 at Amazon right now!

Durham teen bakes for a cause

Anelise Soderberg is selling her baked goods with proceeds going to the NC Restaurant Workers Relief Fund.​

Recipe: Easy, tasty Christmas cookies

There's an easy way kids can make impressive Christmas cookies this year. Just use cake mix!

6 kid-friendly Halloween activities

Although Halloween is often associated with frightening costumes and scary pranks, it can also be a fun time to do other not-so-scary activities.