Whether you're one of those people who only bakes for special occasions like birthdays and holidays or the sort who bakes just about daily, you probably have a stash of baking powder somewhere in your ...

Dear Heloise: I've got a problem! Sometimes my cookies, muffins, cakes and biscuits don't rise enough. I was told that there is a test for checking the freshness of baking powder. I tried this and was ...

Q: I've got a problem! Sometimes my cookies, muffins, cakes and biscuits do not rise enough. I was told that there is a test for checking the freshness of baking powder. I tried this and was surprised ...

Life feel flat?: If your cookies and muffins don’t seem to rise as much as they used to, check your baking powder. It tends to last for about 6 months or so, then it loses its strength pretty quickly.

A chef-instructor of pastry and baking arts weighs in. I always have two boxes of baking soda in my kitchen—one in the pantry and one in the fridge. I know it’s not a big deal if the box in the fridge ...