Hi there. For oil I usually measure over the sink. FIrst I put hot water in the measuring spoon then it is easier to feel. Other liquids sometimes if it is a big cup or thermus you can hear the liquid get to the top. THe pitch changes as it gets higher. Hope this helps. Lovette
> On Jun 25, 2015, at 5:48 PM, Nancy Martin via Cookinginthedark > <[email protected]> wrote: > > Hi Gary and everyone, > I hate measuring oil most of all!!! When I'm organized, I lay out a paper > towel which collects most drips. Well, check back soon, must plan my ego > trip. I thought those paper towels were made just for me. > Have a good day, > Nancy > ----- Original Message ----- From: "desi noller via Cookinginthedark" > <[email protected]> > To: <[email protected]> > Sent: Wednesday, June 24, 2015 9:25 AM > Subject: Re: [CnD] trick to pouring liquids > > >> Hello Gary, >> >> When I measure oil, I do it over an empty bowl so that if the oil runs over >> my measuring cup or spoon, the excess will run into the bowl. Then, if I >> managed to spill too much oil in the bowl, I use a funnel to pour the excess >> oil back into the bottle. If I don't spill very much, I just usually rinse >> it down the drain with very hot water. Either way, the oil is in the bowl >> and not on the counter. Also, I often place the bowl I'm measuring over in >> the sink so there is less mess to clean up. I don't think there's any real >> easy way to measure oil! Even most of my sighted friends don't like to do >> it! Hope this helps! >> >> Desi >> >> >> >> >> ----- Original Message ----- >> From: Gary Metzler via Cookinginthedark <[email protected]> >> To: [email protected] >> Date: Wednesday, June 24, 2015 1:31 am >> Subject: [CnD] trick to pouring liquids >> >>> >>> >>> Hi All, >>> >>> I am new to the list. I have a quesstion. Are there any tricks to pouring >>> liquids? For example say a recipe calls for 1 1/2 tsp of oil how would I >>> pour that without making a mess? Thank you for any help. Regards, Gary >>> kn4ox >>> _______________________________________________ >>> Cookinginthedark mailing list >>> [email protected] >>> http://acbradio.org/mailman/listinfo/cookinginthedark >> _______________________________________________ >> Cookinginthedark mailing list >> [email protected] >> http://acbradio.org/mailman/listinfo/cookinginthedark > > _______________________________________________ > Cookinginthedark mailing list > [email protected] > http://acbradio.org/mailman/listinfo/cookinginthedark _______________________________________________ Cookinginthedark mailing list [email protected] http://acbradio.org/mailman/listinfo/cookinginthedark
