Clarke provided us with a sample recipe you can use to make a healthy alternative to soda at home. He says to combine: 8 ounces sparkling water 1 tablespoon lemon juice 1 teaspoon grated ginger 1 ...

An essential ingredient in the kitchen of our grandmothers, baking soda remains an irreplaceable ally in today's gastronomy.

Add some ice, then pour over the chilled soda water. Taste – you may like it ... This basic mojito recipe can be easily twisted. Try swapping the soda for bitter lemon or elderflower tonic ...

Recipes range from classic tequila and lime ... Strain contents into a rocks glass over ice. Top with soda water. Garnish with a pinch of vanilla-infused Maldon sea salt and a grapefruit peel.

A single peek into that dessert recipe book -- the one you keep hidden in your kitchen drawer -- and you'll most probably find baking soda listed in the majority of the recipes. But why is that ...