Judith Posted July 1, 2011 Share Posted July 1, 2011 I have a recipe which uses US (or perhaps Canadian) cup measures. I tried converting to ml, but with some difficulty, and the end result tasted ok, but did not taste like the originals (made by Canadian friend). Lakeland does have some, but by the time they have been posted to France they will cost three times the original, and more than I wish to pay.I know I have seen recommendations on the forum for online cookery stores, but can I find the posts now ? Of course not!Alternatively, anyone know of a good cookery shop in my area? (I have a vague recollection of on in the new Polygone centre in Beziers, but don't know if it will do this sort of thing as mostly here I can find only metric measures. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NormanH Posted July 1, 2011 Share Posted July 1, 2011 If Lori is still posting here she is a wizard at things culinary, and as she is American can advise on measures etc.You can search the shops in the Polygone online here:http://www.polygone-beziers.com/les-enseignes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clair Posted July 1, 2011 Share Posted July 1, 2011 The ones I bought from Lakeland years ago are like these: http://www.meilleurduchef.com/cgi/mdc/l/fr/boutique/produits/che-mesure_casserolette.htmlAlso available here: http://www.cuisinstore.com/mesure-casserolette Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nomoss Posted July 1, 2011 Share Posted July 1, 2011 If the amounts of all the ingredients are given in cups you can use any cup you want. Even a bucket if you're making a lot[:D] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Judith Posted July 1, 2011 Author Share Posted July 1, 2011 [quote user="Clair"]The ones I bought from Lakeland years ago are like these: http://www.meilleurduchef.com/cgi/mdc/l/fr/boutique/produits/che-mesure_casserolette.htmlAlso available here: http://www.cuisinstore.com/mesure-casserolette[/quote]Thanks Clair, but these are in metric, of which I have loads! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Judith Posted July 1, 2011 Author Share Posted July 1, 2011 [quote user="nomoss"]If the amounts of all the ingredients are given in cups you can use any cup you want. Even a bucket if you're making a lot[:D][/quote]Agreed, but I need quarter, half etc also .... which is where the problem starts ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pommier Posted July 1, 2011 Share Posted July 1, 2011 I bought a set of stainless steel measuring cups off Ebay UK. They weren't very expensive (as far as I can remember about £6), but then recently I saw plastic ones in Ikea for next to nothing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clair Posted July 1, 2011 Share Posted July 1, 2011 [quote user="Judith"]Thanks Clair, but these are in metric, of which I have loads! [/quote]Looking at Nigella's website, but even she uses metric! http://www.nigella.com/kitchen-kit/melamine/measuring-cups-10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bernice Posted July 1, 2011 Share Posted July 1, 2011 I've got some measuring cups which also give the amount in milllilitres - 1 cup 250 ml, 1/2 cup 125 ml, 1/3 cup 80 ml, 1/4 cup 60 ml, 1/8 cup 30 ml.Hope that helpsBernice Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nomoss Posted July 1, 2011 Share Posted July 1, 2011 Any use? http://www.ikea.com/fr/fr/catalog/products/10134971 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Judith Posted July 1, 2011 Author Share Posted July 1, 2011 [quote user="Bernice"]I've got some measuring cups which also give the amount in milllilitres - 1 cup 250 ml, 1/2 cup 125 ml, 1/3 cup 80 ml, 1/4 cup 60 ml, 1/8 cup 30 ml.Hope that helpsBernice[/quote]I'm going to try at least with this one. I did try to convert to grams as that is what my scales are in (I gather the biggest problems with conversions is that capacity depends on consistency, fluids measure differently to solids) but it wasn't ideal, especially for small amounts, and my ml measures are not all that easy to use, but this is as good an option as any. And I should be able to find ml measures in France at least! Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iceni Posted July 2, 2011 Share Posted July 2, 2011 Another day, another smidgin of knowledge acquired. Until now I thought cup sizes were measured alphabetically.John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
idun Posted July 2, 2011 Share Posted July 2, 2011 http://www.jsward.com/cooking/conversion.shtml the fluid ozs are american fluid ozs not imperial http://www.goodcooking.com/conversions/liq_dry.htm--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- And there is a nice little conversion bit on this one including Imperial http://www.asknumbers.com/CookingConversion.aspx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pachapapa Posted July 2, 2011 Share Posted July 2, 2011 [quote user="idun"]http://www.jsward.com/cooking/conversion.shtml the fluid ozs are american fluid ozs not imperial http://www.goodcooking.com/conversions/liq_dry.htm--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- And there is a nice little conversion bit on this one including Imperial http://www.asknumbers.com/CookingConversion.aspx [/quote]So a pint is NOT a pound and a quarter.[I] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
idun Posted July 2, 2011 Share Posted July 2, 2011 Je ne pom pom pom! which is what 'I' used to 'hear' when people would say that they didn't understand me.[:-))] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pachapapa Posted July 2, 2011 Share Posted July 2, 2011 [quote user="idun"]Je ne pom pom pom! which is what 'I' used to 'hear' when people would say that they didn't understand me.[:-))][/quote]Imp Gall 10 pounds...8 pints to an Imp Gall. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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