If you’ve ever tried to measure shortening such as Crisco or butter or margarine if the wrapper isn’t complete, it can be a mess. But my mother taught me a trick. You can measure it using water ...

Measuring ingredients is the most fundamental cooking method for new cooks to master. It's really all about the tools. The golden rule of measuring is simply this: Use dry measuring cups for dry ...

Dear Heloise: Back in the '60s, my 4-H leader had an easy way to measure shortening and remove it from the cup. She had us use a glass measuring cup (4-cup size), fill it with 2 cups of cold water and ...

Dear Heloise: Back in the '60s, my 4-H leader had an easy way to measure shortening and remove it from the cup. She had us use a glass measuring cup (4-cup size), fill it with 2 cups of cold water and ...

DEAR HELOISE:Back in the '60s, my 4-H leader had an easy way to measure shortening and remove it from the cup. She had us use a glass measuring cup (4-cup size), fill it with 2 cups of cold water and ...

Measuring butter or shortening almost always wastes a bit since you can't dig every dollop out of your measuring cup. Make it easier to remove the ingredients with a piece of plastic wrap. Before you ...

Dear Heloise: Back in the 1960s, my 4-H leader had an easy way to measure shortening and remove it from the cup. She had us use a glass measuring cup (4-cup size), fill it with 2 cups of cold water ...

Dear Heloise: Back in the ’60s, my 4-H leader had an easy way to measure shortening and remove it from the cup. She had us use a glass measuring cup (4-cup size), fill it with 2 cups of cold water and ...

Dear Heloise: Back in the '60s, my 4-H leader had an easy way to measure SHORTENING and remove it from the cup. She had us use a glass measuring cup (4-cup size), fill it with 2 cups of cold water and ...

Measuring ingredients for recipes is the most fundamental cooking basic to master as a new cook or when teaching someone how to cook. It’s really all about the measuring tools. The golden rule of ...