Magazine Womans Day - The Womans Day Everyday Cookbook: 365 Tasty Recipes and Monthly Menus for the Whole Year

Producing the food photographs that grace the pages of Womans Day involves many skills. The food stylists are almost always the people who develop the recipes. The 365 featured in this book were created by Nancy DellAria, Terry Grieco Kenny, Susan F. Kadel, Christine Makuch, Donna Meadow, Frank P. Melodia, Kate Merker and Jackie Plant. / U.K.LENGTH MEASURES

METRIC
.035 oz	1 g
oz	7 g
oz	14 g
oz	21 g
1 oz	28 g
1 oz	42.5 g
2 oz	57 g
3 oz	85 g
4 oz	113 g
5 oz	142 g
6 oz	170 g
7 oz	198 g
8 oz ( lb)	227 g
10 oz	315 g
12 oz ( lb)	375 g
14 oz	440 g
16 oz (1 lb)	454 g
2.2 lbs	1 kg

U.S. / U.K.	METRIC
in.	3 mm
in.	6 mm
in.	12 mm
1 in.	2.5 cm
2 in.	5 cm
3 in.	7.5 cm
4 in.	10 cm
12 in.	30 cm

VOLUME

U.S.	METRIC
tsp	1 ml
tsp	2.5 ml
tsp	4 ml
1 tsp	5 ml
1 tsp	6 ml
1 tsp	7.5 ml
1 tsp	8.5 ml
2 tsp	10 ml
1 Tbsp	15 ml
2 Tbsp	30 ml
cup	60 ml
cup	80 ml
cup	120 ml
cup	160 ml
cup	180 ml
1 cup	240 ml
1 cups	355 ml
2 cups (1 pint)	475 ml
3 cups	710 ml
4 cups (1 quart)	.95 l
1.06 quart	1 l
4 quarts (1 gallon)	3.8 l

OVEN TEMPERATURES

FAHRENHEIT	CELSIUS	GAS
250	120
275	140	1
300	150	2
325	160	3
350	180	4
375	190	5
400	200	6
425	220	7
450	230	8
475	240	9
500	260	10

The following information often comes in handy. / U.K.VOLUME

METRIC
in.	3 mm
in.	6 mm
in.	12 mm
1 in.	2.5 cm
2 in.	5 cm
3 in.	7.5 cm
4 in.	10 cm
12 in.	30 cm

U.S.	METRIC
tsp	1 ml
tsp	2.5 ml
tsp	4 ml
1 tsp	5 ml
1 tsp	6 ml
1 tsp	7.5 ml
1 tsp	8.5 ml
2 tsp	10 ml
1 Tbsp	15 ml
2 Tbsp	30 ml
cup	60 ml
cup	80 ml
cup	120 ml
cup	160 ml
cup	180 ml
1 cup	240 ml
1 cups	355 ml
2 cups (1 pint)	475 ml
3 cups	710 ml
4 cups (1 quart)	.95 l
1.06 quart	1 l
4 quarts (1 gallon)	3.8 l

OVEN TEMPERATURES

FAHRENHEIT	CELSIUS	GAS
250	120
275	140	1
300	150	2
325	160	3
350	180	4
375	190	5
400	200	6
425	220	7
450	230	8
475	240	9
500	260	10

The following information often comes in handy.

You might be surprised at how many professionals dont know that there are 3 teaspoons (tsp) in 1 tablespoon (Tbsp).

3 TSP = 1 TBSP 4 TBSP = CUP 8 TBSP = CUP 5 TBSP PLUS 1 TSP = 1/3 CUP 2 CUPS = 1 PT (16 FLUID OZ) 4 CUPS = 1 QUART (2 PT, 32 FLUID OZ) 4 QT = 1 GALLON (16 CUPS, 128 FLUID OZ) While recipes specify the amount of some ingredients (such as meat or produce) in pounds and ounces, most stores use electronic scales, which display (and print out on labels) ounces as fractions of pounds. Electronic scales are digital so a weight will seldom read any of the following figures exactly. Use them as a guide to make sure you buy what you need.

WHEN A RECIPE CALLS FOR	A DIGITAL PRINTOUT WILL READ
4 OZ ( LB)	.25 LB
8 OZ ( LB)	.50 LB
12 OZ ( LB)	.75 LB
1 LB (16 OZ)	1.00 LB
1 LB 4 OZ (1 LB)	1.25 LB

The labels of most packaged food and beverages now show contents in metric as well as avoirdupois. usually minor confusions can occur in semi-solid products such as jam; the label may say Net weight 12 oz, and you may think that is 1 cups, just what the recipe calls for, but in fact a 12-oz jar of jam is only about 1 cup. With a stew or a pasta dish, a little more or a little less meat, onion or broth isnt going to make or break the results. With a stew or a pasta dish, a little more or a little less meat, onion or broth isnt going to make or break the results.

But when it comes to baking, accurate measuring of ingredients is essential to success. For dry ingredients, including flour, sugar, baking powder and spices (also for small amounts of liquids such as vanilla and lemon juice), use nested measures that come in sets and are sized to the rim: , , and 1 cup; , , , 1 teaspoon (tsp) and 1 tablespoon (Tbsp). Buy good quality metal or plastic nested cups with sturdy handles that are clearly marked with the amount they hold. Have at least two sets of measuring cups and spoons (for ease). When you bake, especially if you are on the learning track, there are lots of distractions in your home or you are trying a recipe for the first time, measure all the ingredients before you begin and set them out, still in the measuring cups or spoons, on a tray or baking sheet. Do a final check against the recipe before you start mixing.