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What is a Pinch, Dash or Smidgen? — 6 Comments

  1. I found 6 0f these small spoons about 3 years ago. I think I bought them at bed, bath and beyond or a similar store. I have the same 3 exact spoons and 3 more. They are a Tad at 1/4 t., a Drop at 1/64 t. and a Hint described as a tiny amount or 1/2 drop, 1/128 t.

    • Ed, that’s an amazingly tiny measurement … a Hint!
      How cool that you have the whole set!

      I think a trip to Bed, Bath & Beyond is in order – just to see if they still sell these. .. market research, you know …

      • I am currently in the Philippines and I will return to Texas in March next year. I will let you know if I can find more info on these spoons then. Maybe you are aware of these next three terms. The best definition I could find is included with these terms and they are; 1)”Rounding” is best described as “slightly over specified amount”. 2)”Scant” is best described as “slightly under specified amount”. 3)”Heaping” is best described as “full scoop over specified amount”. None of these terms are an exact amount. I started cooking at the age of 5 in the fifties and I remember all of these terms quite well from my mother and grandmother, including Hint. Have a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. May God Bless you and your family always. Ed

        • Merry Christmas, Ed! I love the descriptions you shared. Thanks so much for following and commenting. Enjoy your trip, Philippines is an amazing place and on my bucket list.

          • I will stay in touch but probably after the holidays. I recently got married to a woman here in the Philippines so that is why I am here. I hope you can fulfill your bucket list dream by coming here one day. You will love it. Happy holidays.

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