As a powder or a liquid, stevia can be a healthy, yummy sugar substitute, in home-baked goods or those on the store shelves. Imagine an herb that’s much sweeter than sugar, but almost calorie-free.

From time to time I mention stevia as an alternative sweetener, and I always get a slew of inquiries about where to get the stuff and how to use it. Maybe it remains a mystery to many because it’s not ...

Note: If you can’t find stevia and monk fruit liquid sweeteners, you can substitute 1 tablespoon of other liquid sweetener or 12 saccharin tablets. ½ cup butter (1 stick), melted ½ tablespoon liquid ...