Friday, May 14, 2010

Some 19th Century Weights, Measurements & Substitutions Conversions

1 penny weight = 1/20 ounce
1 drachm = 1/8 ounce
1 salt spoon = 1/4 teaspoon
4 salt spoons = 1 teaspoon
1 dessert spoon = 2 teaspoons
1 gill = 1/2 cup
1 jigger = 3 tablespoons
1 pony = 2 tablespoons
1 wineglass = 1/4 cup
The Size of Butter
hen's egg = 2 ounces
walnut = 1 tablespoon
butternut = 1 dessertspoon rounded
filbert = 1 teaspoon rounded
1 oz. grated chocolate 1/4 cup
Oven Temperatures
Slow 300-325 degrees
Moderate 350-375 degrees
Moderately Hot 375-400 degrees
Hot 400-450 degrees
Very Hot 450 -500 degrees