I never underestimate the power of a good cake. To me, it’s the single most important food for ushering in life’s sweetest days. When I was born, a delicate pink cake announced my arrival ...

I love a good boxed cake mix as much as the next person, but when I'm reaching for one in the store, I often hesitate. Should I buy Betty Crocker or Duncan Hines? I mean, they cost the same amount ...

Hines was a tough customer. He demanded spick-and-span spotlessness (personally inspecting every kitchen), prompt, polite ...

To understand what happened, you must first know what life on the road was like for a traveling salesman in 1910.

Pillsbury with its Doughboy, Betty Crocker and Duncan Hines — only the latter was an actual person. Yet he personally ...