Oh Naima I just like to help out where and if I can. Sugar ‘I have loved the stars too fondly to be fearful of the night.
Sugar -----Original Message----- From: Naima Leigh via Cookinginthedark [mailto:cookinginthedark@acbradio.org] Sent: Monday, August 29, 2016 4:01 PM To: cookinginthedark@acbradio.org Cc: Naima Leigh Subject: Re: [CnD] Measurements And Conversions Sugar, that helps me understand measurements a lot better and now I'll know how much to use. Thank you for your hard work and dedication! Naima -----Original Message----- From: Janet Brown via Cookinginthedark [mailto:cookinginthedark@acbradio.org] Sent: Monday, August 29, 2016 4:10 PM To: cookinginthedark@acbradio.org Cc: Janet Brown Subject: Re: [CnD] Measurements And Conversions Sugar, Thanks so much, just what the doctor ordered. I'll copy and paste this. Sent from my iPhone > On Aug 29, 2016, at 12:29 PM, Sugar via Cookinginthedark > <cookinginthedark@acbradio.org> wrote: > > Here is something some may find interesting and hope it helps: > Measurements And Conversions > > LIQUID MEASUREMENTS > 1 ounce = 2 tablespoons fat or liquid > 1 cup = 8 fluid ounces > 2 cups = 16 fluid ounces > 4 cups = 32 fluid ounces > 2 cups = 1 pint > 2 pints = 1 quart > 1 quart = 4 cups > 4 quarts = 1 gallon > > ONE-POUND EQUIVALENTS > 2 cups butter or 4 sticks of butter > 4 cups all-purpose flour > 2 cups granulated sugar > 3-1/2 cup powdered sugar, packed > 2-1/4 cups brown sugar, packed > > DRY MEASUREMENTS > 3 teaspoons = 1 tablespoon > 2 tablespoons = 1/8 cup > 4 tablespoons = 1/4 cup > 5 tablespoons + 1 teaspoon = 1/3 cup > 8 tablespoons= 1/2 cup > 12 tablespoons = 3/4 cup > 16 tablespoons = 1 cup > 2 tablespoons = 1 ounce > 4 ounces = 1/4 pound > 8 ounces = 1 cup > 16 ounces - 1 pound > 1 pound = 454 grams > > One Cup of Fine Crumbs Measurements > 28 saltine crackers > 4 slices of bread > 14 square graham crackers > 22 vanilla wafers > > Other Measurements Used in Recipes > Pinch = as much as can be taken between tip of finger and thumb Speck > = less than 1/8 teaspoon > 1 lemon makes 2 tablespoons of juice > 1 orange makes 1/3 cup of juice > 8 to 10 egg whites = 1 cup > 12 to 14 egg yolks = 1 cup > 1 cup unwhipped cream = 2 cups whipped > 4 ounces of uncooked macaroni = 2 1/4 cup cooked > 7 ounces spaghetti = 4 cups cooked > 4 ounces uncooked noodles = 2 cups cooked > 1 pound unshelled almonds = 3/4 to 1 cup shelled almonds > > METRIC MEASUREMENTS > 1 teaspoon = 5 milliliters 1 tablespoons = 15 milliliters > 1 cup = 240 milliliters > 1 ounce = 28 grams > 1 pound = 454 grams > > > If we could look into each other's hearts and understand the unique > challenges each of us faces, I think we would treat each other much > more gently, with more love, patience, tolerance, and care. > Marvin J. Ashton > -Sugar > > > > > --- > This email has been checked for viruses by Avast antivirus software. > https://www.avast.com/antivirus > > _______________________________________________ > Cookinginthedark mailing list > Cookinginthedark@acbradio.org > http://acbradio.org/mailman/listinfo/cookinginthedark _______________________________________________ Cookinginthedark mailing list Cookinginthedark@acbradio.org http://acbradio.org/mailman/listinfo/cookinginthedark _______________________________________________ Cookinginthedark mailing list Cookinginthedark@acbradio.org http://acbradio.org/mailman/listinfo/cookinginthedark --- This email has been checked for viruses by Avast antivirus software. https://www.avast.com/antivirus _______________________________________________ Cookinginthedark mailing list Cookinginthedark@acbradio.org http://acbradio.org/mailman/listinfo/cookinginthedark