Testing for doneness when baking poses specific challenges, as any fan of "The Great British Baking Show" can attest. The outside of a cake or pie might be perfect, while the inside might come out ...

“In order for the toothpick to come out clean,” Bethel continues, “the temperature of the cake needs to reach 212 degrees F.

Question: Is there ever a time during a meal that toothpicks should be offered to the table? Answer: Let just say in a word, never. I am not a fan of toothpicks, except for when baking and needing one ...