How to Test Baking Soda for Freshness Similar to how inactive yeast cannot make bread recipes rise, baking soda can only achieve its purpose if it’s fresh. To test baking soda’s effectiveness, in a small bowl, add ½ teaspoon baking soda and top with 2 teaspoons of distilled vinegar. If the soda bubbles immediately, you’re good to go. If the mixture sits fairly still, toss your baking soda and invest in a new box....

¼ cup unsalted butter, cubed ½ cup sugar ½ teaspoon sea salt 1 ¼ cup whipping cream

4 egg whites ¼ cup packed brown sugar ¼ cup granulated sugar

4 fresh tomatillos, husked and finely chopped ¾ cup finely chopped yellow cherry tomatoes ⅔ cup finely chopped roma tomatoes ¼ cup finely chopped red onion 1 tablespoon snipped fresh cilantro 1 tablespoon lime juice 1 fresh serrano chile pepper, seeded and finely chopped* Sea salt and black pepper *Tip Chile peppers contain oils that can irritate your skin and eyes. Wear plastic or rubber gloves when working with them.

¾ cup all-purpose flour ⅓ cup yellow cornmeal 1 tablespoon sugar 1 ¼ teaspoon baking powder ¼ teaspoon salt 1 egg, lightly beaten ¼ cup fat-free milk or nondairy milk 2 tablespoon canola oil

Are ornamental sweet potatoes edible? If you want sweet potatoes to eat, the tubers from your ornamental sweet potato vines are indeed edible. However, you’re better off choosing a variety that’s specifically developed as a food crop. That’s because sweet potato varieties for eating have a much better flavor and texture than ornamental types, which can taste bitter. Instead, give the showy leaves of your ornamental sweet potatoes a try. They’re full of vitamins and antioxidants, plus they’re a good source of fiber....