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 mark far beyond state lines. And when it comes to trailblazing women, the Lone Star State has given the nation more than its fair share of icons. These women, politicians, artists, athletes, scientists, educators, and…
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. The best-by date has passed and you are not sure whether it is still good. Does shortening go bad? The short answer: Yes, shortening goes bad. The primary way it fails is through rancidity, a…
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 you find an unopened tin in the back of the cabinet that expired six months ago. Before you throw it out or use it and hope for the best, there is a better option. Does…
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. It looks fine. It might be clumped. You’re not sure whether to use it or throw it out. Does sugar go bad? The short answer: White granulated sugar does not go bad. According to USU…
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. Or you use the same box for baking and the fridge deodorizer and wonder whether any potency is left. Does baking soda go bad? The short answer: Baking soda does not go bad in the…
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 in the pantry for two years and you’re not sure whether it’s still good. Does brown sugar go bad? The short answer: Brown sugar does not go bad in any food safety sense. According to…
Does Cream of Tartar Go Bad? Everything You Should Know
You find a jar of cream of tartar in the back of the spice cabinet with no date on it, or with a best-by date from three years ago. You need it for meringue or a baking powder substitute and wonder whether it is still going to work. Does cream of tartar go bad? The…
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 for a year is still alive. Or you find an opened jar in the back of the refrigerator and have no idea how long it has been there. Does yeast go bad? The short answer:…
Does Cocoa Powder Go Bad? Shelf Life, Signs, and Storage
You open the pantry and find a tin of cocoa powder with a best-by date from two years ago. Or you have a half-used container that has been sitting in a cabinet since last winter. Before you throw it out or use it and wonder why your brownies taste flat, there is a better approach….
Keke Palmer Calls ‘I Love Boosters’ One of 2026’s Wildest Movies on Digital
Keke Palmer went full campaign mode this week. Her Spidey senses for what’s worth watching have never steered anyone wrong. The film “I Love Boosters” has arrived on Digital, and Palmer is treating this drop like the launch of a new MCU phase. Her Instagram caption had the energy of a con-panel announcement. She wrote:…