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Measuring….Is it Science or a Feeling?
I love to watch 30-minute meals with Rachael Ray. I find it quite charming that she measures everything with her hands. I think it’s great, because cooking is about having fun. And what’s more fun than playing with your food?!
There seems to be an ongoing debate in the food world, ok it may only be in my food world, but I think it’s a valid debate. Should one measure using one’s hands or devices designed for measuring? If you want to know what I think, I say BOTH!
Don’t misunderstand me; I don’t mean that you should measure everything twice! We’re not building a house here. What I mean is that each tactic has it’s place.
For example, I would use my hands to measure for cooking. That means anything done on the stove top. My biggest suggestion is to start with a little seasoning and work your way up. You can always add more spice, but trust me it’s pretty darn tricky trying to take a seasoning out! Another helpful hint in this area is to measure things in your hand before pouring adding it to your dish. You only have to dump a whole bunch of garlic powder into something once to understand the wisdom of this.
Using measuring tools is an absolute must when it comes to baking. (i.e. cakes, breads, etc.) Baking is a science. There are specific ratios of dry ingredients, like salt, baking soda, or baking powder, that are needed in order for a cake or bread to rise correctly. So when it comes to baking, you MUST use the proper measuring tools. Other wise you may find yourself with a rather odd looking birthday cake.
Posted by admin on August 22nd, 2007 under Life is short. Eat up!
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