On Wed, 25 Feb 2009 14:53:40 -0600, Kathleen wrote:

> blake murphy wrote:
>
>>
>> forgive me if i repost one of my favorite stories:
>>
>> someone was transcribing their mother's recipes, a woman who didn't
>> measure.
>>
>> 'then add a little water...'
>>
>> 'mom, *how much* water?'
>>
>> she looks thoughtful for a moment, and then says 'about a mouthful.'
>>
>> your pal,
>> blake
>
> Blech!
>
> My son is not good about remembering exact quantities but that's okay
> because I'm not good about using them. I use the palm of my hand to
> measure salt, pepper and spices. I measure whatever it is out in my
> hand then pour it into his hand, showing him how to cup his palm so he
> can see and feel what that measure is like - his paw is broader than
> mine so just seeing me do it isn't enough. He also knows to sniff dried
> herbs and spices for freshness, and up the quantity if they are losing
> potency.

i measure most stuff, but do the hand thing for some spices. garlic and
ginger i just eyeball the pieces before chopping/shredding.

your pal,
blake