Urban Pioneer

• Mar. 10, 2006 - Baking Soda

I can't remember who suggested that I read the book Baking soda : over 500 fabulous, fun, and Frugal Uses by Vicki Lansky....I guess I should go check...hold on...Lora K. Thank you. So I checked it out of the library and  it of course has a lot of great ideas for baking soda.  What I found the most interesting in the book was the history behind Baking Soda and even a little chemistry lesson.  I learned that Baking Soda is very effective on acid because it neutralizes it and where it comes from. (to myself duh!, so much for my father being a chemist)  I also learned that baking powder was made from baking soda (I had used it a few times when I ran out of baking soda, but didnt know that it was made from it) and cream of tartar (originally, they now use citric acid or a couple of other things...I really should have a book next to me when I am giving the review) and gives a recipe for making your own baking powder (aluminum free too). So if you want to use baking soda for more than baking be sure to check out this book.

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