Measuring Food

Should I Weigh My Meat Raw or Cooked?
When meat is cooked, it loses moisture, usually to the tune of about 20 – 30% depending on how well it was cooked. Rare and medium-rare cuts of meat will ...
Mon, 15 Jan, 2018 at 1:42 PM
Should I Weigh Pasta or Oatmeal Dry or Cooked?
When pasta, oats, quinoa, and other types of dry grains are cooked, they soak up water, expand, and ultimately end up weighing much more. For example, ½ cu...
Thu, 31 May, 2018 at 4:20 PM
Should I Use a Food Scale or Measuring Utensils?
Using a scale to weigh your food is much more accurate than using measuring utensils such as cups and spoons.   Factors such as under or overfilling m...
Mon, 15 Jan, 2018 at 1:46 PM
How do I Estimate Portion Sizes?
Accurately estimating portion sizes is critical when dining out and eating meals where you can’t measure or weigh your food.    Luckily, your hand is a pr...
Mon, 15 Jan, 2018 at 1:47 PM