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Food Network Fan · 02-27-2008, 08:09 PM

Kitchen Essentials: Measuring Cups & Spoons

It's a no-brainer: Most recipes need exact measurements. But do you have what it takes to tackle that cookie recipe? Maybe, maybe not.
With NYC apartments being so tiny and kitchen cupboard space being non-existent, some of you might be relying on your liquid measuring cup to appraise how much sugar or flour you need, which would make Alton Brown cringe! The difference isn't so much about the volume - pour flour into a liquid cup measure, you'll still end up with a cup of flour - but the measuring accuracy, which is essential for baked goods.
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02-27-2008, 08:09 PM	#1 (permalink)
Food Network Fan Suzie (Site owner) Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: West Virginia Posts: 10,683 Recipes: 14 Blog Entries: 3 Rep Power: 10	Kitchen Essentials: Measuring Cups & Spoons Kitchen Essentials: Measuring Cups & Spoons It's a no-brainer: Most recipes need exact measurements. But do you have what it takes to tackle that cookie recipe? Maybe, maybe not. With NYC apartments being so tiny and kitchen cupboard space being non-existent, some of you might be relying on your liquid measuring cup to appraise how much sugar or flour you need, which would make Alton Brown cringe! The difference isn't so much about the volume - pour flour into a liquid cup measure, you'll still end up with a cup of flour - but the measuring accuracy, which is essential for baked goods. MORE HERE __________________ Suzie Click here to visit Suzie's table.