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After taking your pie class, I prefer using a scale especially using metric measurements.

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And, one of the things I love about that, Margery, is that there are less dishes to do! It's the little things, yes?

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So true

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Just learned that a teacup (UK) is a cup here, so I can more confidently advise British bakers! An older friend thought US recipes were very vague because they used teacups! 😀 After decades of resisting, though, I now use metric. 😂 Always loved that song, but I think Chapman and Combs singing together was perfect: He's clearly a massive fan, and she clearly was happy to sing with him. Just the moment we need right now!

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Measuring a scant and not a full cup can throw a recipe, too. And it is wonderful not to have to do as many dishes with metric...or using my hand to measure! Chapman and Combs were wonderful. Tracey was glowing with happiness.

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Well, this was a rich one Kate (actually they all are)! I dove into Chapman’s song and then went over to the happiness calendar. Great morning!

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Well, thanks so much, Sara! I love love love Fast Car. Happy that the song and calendar could be a small part of your morning.

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Wonderful! I have several measurements cups and they're not quite the same. I rely on an old diner type coffee cup that's really dandy. And a pinch and various cupping of my hand for teaspoons/tablespoon. That's my mom and a couple of old cookbooks influences but it works for me.

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Our mom's and grandmom's knew a thing or three, Pat. I use my hands too and know just how much a tablespoon is or how many handfuls will make a 1/2 cup for my oats in the morning.

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Goodness! My grandmother mostly used her hands.

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Yup, my favorite tool in the kitchen, Deborah and I've never lost them!

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Kate, your photo with various weights sent me right to my French balance (no batteries). Set it to zero and filled the tablespoon of the measuring spoon set handed to me by Julia Child once when I was visiting her in Cambridge. “Just keep the spoons, Toni,” I still hear her saying in her warbly voice. Measuring plain salt in the tablespoon, I read 16 grams. A generous weight, just what I’d expect from her…

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I found a balance scale at an estate sale years ago...minus the weights. I always thought I would replace them but I haven't yet. I love that image of Julia giving you those spoons and the generosity of 16 grams and her spirit, Toni.

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Charming post, Kate! I still use old measuring cups at home, but used scales at Sarabeth’s!

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Bi-lingual measuring. You are so fluent, Jolene!

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Hahaha! 😆

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I use "standard" measuring cups and spoons. I do have a kitchen scale, but I don't use it often. I love your treasured teacup and the story that goes with it!❤️

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Thank you, Pam! I love it, too.

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founding

As you wisely said to me--learning at the elbow of our ancestors!

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Gosh! I sounded so…wise! 😊

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Well, of course. And endlessly quotable, too

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Thank you, ma’am. 🙏🏼

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The duet is on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ScVFzAEMjAI

I loved that song from the moment I first heard it. The depth it touches... no words.

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