Duncan Hines was an American author and food critic known for his restaurant ratings for travelers. He is best known today for the brand of food products that bears his name.

A baking mix is a mixed formulation of ingredients used for the cooking of baked goods. Baking mixes may be commercially manufactured or homemade. Baking mixes that cater to particular dietary needs, such as vegan, gluten-free, or kosher baking mixes, can be bought in many places.