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Ginnygirl5
Ginnygirl5 Posts: 55 Member
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So I've been using a shot glass to messger out my oz. I don't have the means to buy a food messger stuff. So my question is this a good way messger out oz?

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  • janejellyroll
    janejellyroll Posts: 25,763 Member
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    A shot glass isn't a good way to measure food. An ounce of food is a weight measurement. You're using a liquid measure, which is totally different.
  • Ginnygirl5
    Ginnygirl5 Posts: 55 Member
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    Crap, ok thank you
  • TeaBea
    TeaBea Posts: 14,517 Member
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    There are liquid & solid measuring cups. I don't mix & match these for cooking.

    Liquids are great measured in ounces, your shot glass should be ok. But, solid foods not so much. Look for a set of (solid food) measuring cups at the dollar store. Then look for entries (in MFP) that match 1 cup, 1/2 cup, 1/3 cup, etc.

    The best measure of all will be a digital food scale.....that's where some of the solid food entries (in ounces) come from. Many people use a food scale.
  • bionicrooster
    bionicrooster Posts: 353 Member
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    I got my first food scale at target for about 10 or 15 bucks so that's a good start. I do use a shot glass to measure out a nice single malt scotch on occasion.
  • crisco200
    crisco200 Posts: 3 Member
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    A shot glass ? Is that 1.5oz of liquid?

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