Originally Posted by
Peckish
How about the ones that say "one package of". We all know shrinkflation has happened. When I see recipes that call for a box of this or a package of that, I always wonder if I'm adding the correct amount.
Peckish, How True!! ... or what about where there is both large/small packages/cans/jars? in the past? or even now?
The one that really gets me puzzled with the old recipes is ...
add 25 cents worth of cinnamon
At least, I think that it's cinnamon that I've seen this with. But I have no concept as to what 25 cents worth would have been at the time. So I just kind of wing it, according to what I use in similar recipes today. Lucky for me, I can never too much cinnamon!
As for the bowl sizes, that
BearIsGray mentioned ...
Ha! I write my recipes that way now, so that I know which bowl fits what!!
Nothing worse than starting with one, and discovering it is too small and have to switch over. Never want more dishes to wash than necessary!
Lately I have been making vinaigrettes. The recipes are not huge batches, but when I make them, I like to fill a jar/bottle. So my one recipe now includes, double recipe for 1/2 pint jar but make separately for immersion blender ... and another, triple recipe for syrup bottle! etc.