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On 13 Dec 2004 19:05:10 -0800, (John Baglow) wrote:
>In a number of on-line recipes, I have noticed that, in the list of
>ingredients, when a whole potato, onion, garlic clove, etc. is meant,
>the "unit of measure" listed is "ea." Since this can't mean "each,"
>could someone enlighten me? This sort of thing can keep one awake
>nights...
You were right with your first interpretation. It's "each." There are
some recipe programs (Now You're Cooking! comes to mind) where you are
required to enter a measurement. If nothing else fits, you just use
"each."
Carol
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"Years ago my mother used to say to me... She'd say,
'In this world Elwood, you must be oh-so smart or oh-so pleasant.'
Well, for years I was smart.... I recommend pleasant. You may quote me."
*James Stewart* in the 1950 movie, _Harvey_
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