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jimfields33

(18,838 posts)
6. Better to order cook books. They are still the best methods.
Tue Apr 4, 2023, 07:14 AM
Apr 2023

Or if too expensive, used book stores have them by the thousands.

frustration w/ online recipes [View all] MissMillie Apr 2023 OP
You are absolutely right, BUT.... TreasonousBastard Apr 2023 #1
I do--and don't--agree MissMillie Apr 2023 #4
I look up recipes all the time with no intention of cooking.... TreasonousBastard Apr 2023 #5
Just so you know ratchiweenie Apr 2023 #8
Online recipes do not always originate in the U.S. quaint Apr 2023 #10
Good to know but I still think a cup in any American recipe would be 8oz or a standard ratchiweenie Apr 2023 #21
That's my problem--determining if the recipe source is American. quaint Apr 2023 #22
Truth is, I have tons of conversion tables, even meters to leagues... TreasonousBastard Apr 2023 #25
My husband bought me a lovely new set of stainless measuring cups for Christmas that ratchiweenie Apr 2023 #27
A "cup" of coffee Retrograde Apr 2023 #20
And how about ggma Apr 2023 #2
and EQUIPMENT MissMillie Apr 2023 #3
Well you don't really have to. Just save a pint jar from mayonnaise or something ratchiweenie Apr 2023 #28
Better to order cook books. They are still the best methods. jimfields33 Apr 2023 #6
My favorite place to hunt for cookbooks woodsprite Apr 2023 #7
It is fun going to used book stores. I even like the smell. jimfields33 Apr 2023 #13
While this is probably true MissMillie Apr 2023 #11
Lol. That is probably true. jimfields33 Apr 2023 #12
Aren't tater tots just cylinders of hash browns? Marthe48 Apr 2023 #26
My pet peeve is the ingredients. piddyprints Apr 2023 #9
Those lengthy recipes are clickbait. vanlassie Apr 2023 #14
Sadly, it's how things have to be done. Saviolo Apr 2023 #15
I understand the reason behind it... Phentex Apr 2023 #19
and when you find it or fix it, please post here Kali Apr 2023 #16
And a pox on those on Pinterest that don't put a "Jump to Recipe" button. Lars39 Apr 2023 #17
I use the YouTube videos. FarPoint Apr 2023 #18
And why can't the measurements for macaroni and other small pasta shapes japple Apr 2023 #23
Because they pack differently in cups? Retrograde Apr 2023 #24
My gift to you is this... Baltimike Apr 2023 #29
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