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Wednesday 8th September 2010
Devils Advocate Cocktail
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Dry measurements

Measurements are so confusing Americans use cups, we used to use ounces (oz) and now were expected to use kilograms (kg) and grams (g) – so here’s a chart to help you convert old or new recipes.

Metric    
30g 1 oz  
60g 2 oz  
125g 4 oz 1/4 lb
250g 8 oz 1/2 lb
(227g exact)    
315g 10 oz  
440g 14 oz  
500g 16 oz 1 lb
(454g exact)    
750g 24 oz 1. 1/2 lb
1 kilo 32 oz 2 lb
(908g exact)    

1 cup vegetables 1 medium chopped onion, 1 medium carrot etc
1 cup butter 250g / 8oz
1 cup sugar 220g / 7oz
1 cup flour 100g / 3&1/2oz
1 cup cheese 120g / 4oz
1 cup egg 240g/ 8oz / 4 x large
1 cup nuts 120g / 4oz
1 cup dried fruit 150g / 5oz
1 cup honey or syrup 250g / 8oz

1 cup can be measures in a cup from a cup and saucer.
No scales just weight straight from the cup.