Just about everyone would agree that a birthday party is not complete without cake. Not only do you need a vessel for the candles, but everyone deserves a decadent sweet treat on their special day.

“It’s not dessert unless it’s brown.” That’s the way a former colleague of mine defended her love of chocolate treats — and her disdain for any other type of dessert. If you’re firmly in that camp, ...

Monica Burton is the former deputy editor of Eater.com where she covered restaurants and food culture from 2017 to 2025. Interspersed among recipes for foods that feel quintessentially of Hawai‘i — ...

Happy birthday, Queen Elizabeth II. As of April 21, 2021, the leader of the British royal family is 95 years old. Because of the two-week mourning period that’s underway following the death of Prince ...

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With sprinkles, ice cream, and layers of billowy frosting, these party-perfect recipes will make the day especially festive — just don't forget the candles. Jodie Kautzmann is an editor, baker, and ...

Recipes you want to make. Cooking advice that works. Restaurant recommendations you trust.