11 Readers Share How They ‘Just Add Water’
Eight years ago, a reader named Chloe wrote a comment that became a parenting motto for the whole Cup of…
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20 Foods You Should Never Freeze (And Why It Goes Wrong)
Most of us treat the freezer as an insurance policy. Something about to turn? Freeze it. Bought too much? Freeze…
How to Get Rust Stains Out of Clothes. Here’s What Works
I pulled a shirt out of the washing machine and found a rust stain along the collar I had not…
Does Shortening Go Bad? Everything You Should Know
You open the pantry and find a can of Crisco that has been sitting there since last winter, or longer.…
Texas Trailblazers: A Tribute to Inspiring Texan Women
Texas has always had a reputation for producing big personalities, big dreamers, big doers, and big-hearted leaders who leave their…
Does Baking Powder Go Bad? Shelf Life and Potency Test
You reach for the baking powder to make muffins and notice the can has been open for a year. Or…
Does Baking Soda Go Bad? Shelf Life and Freshness Test
You find a box of baking soda in the back of the cabinet with a date from two years ago.…
Does Sugar Go Bad? Shelf Life, Storage, and Spoilage Signs
You found a five-pound bag of sugar in the back of the pantry with a best-by date two years ago.…
Does Brown Sugar Go Bad? Shelf Life and Softening Guide
You open the bag of brown sugar to make cookies and find a solid brick. Or your bag has been…
Does Yeast Go Bad? Shelf Life by Type and Freshness Test
You reach for the yeast to make bread and wonder if the packet that has been sitting in the pantry…
