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Capn Jimbo
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 Posted: Thu Dec 22, 2011 5:27 pm Post subject: A pinch, a dash, a smidgeon... |
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A pinch, a dash, a smidgeon...
And a bit... of knowledge you might find useful:
| Quote: | A pinch, a dash and a smidgen, have all historically been a small, indefinite amount. In recent years however, several companies have begun selling tiny measuring spoons with the atypical cooking designations smidgen, pinch and dash. Using these as a guide, the precise measurements for those terms follows.
SMIDGEN - A smidgen holds 1/2 pinch or 1/32 teaspoon. 2 smidgens = 1 pinch
PINCH - A pinch holds 1/2 dash or 1/16 teaspoon. 2 pinches = 1 dash
A pinch has historically been defined as "an amount that can be taken between the thumb and forefinger" but without any definite equivalent in other units of measurement.
DASH - A dash holds 1/8 teaspoon. 8 dashes = 1 teaspoon
A dash was originally considered a liquid measure, a small but indefinite amount. More recently the term has been used as both a liquid and dry measurement.
NOTE: There is some contention as to just how much a pinch or dash is. Some contend that they are both equal to 1/16 teaspoon, while others claim a pinch equals 1/16 teaspoon, but a dash equals 1/8 teaspoon. |
(Thanks to the the AccuracyProject.Org)
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