History of tiny measuring spoons
Ever wondered where the sets of tiny measuring spoons used in home cheese making came from? You know, the ones with the tad, dash, pinch, smidgen, and dash. Turns out they're both old and new.
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Sources
Bartlett, Jonathan. The Cook's Dictionary and Culinary Reference: A Comprehensice, Definitive Guide to Cooking and Food. Chicago: Contemporary Books, 1996.
Caldwell, Gianaclis. Mastering Artisan Cheesemaking: The Ultimate Guide for Home-Scale and Market Producers. White River Junction, VT: Chelsea Green, 2012.
Carroll, Ricki. Home Cheese Making: Recipes for 75 Homemade Cheeses. 3rd ed. North Adams, MA: Storey Publishing, 2002.
Karlin, Mary. Artisan Cheese Making at Home: Techniques & Recipes for Mastering World-Class Cheeses. Berkeley: Ten Speed Press, 2011.
Rowlett, Russ, "How Many?: A Dictionary of Units of Measurement", University of North Carolina https://www.ibiblio.org/units/.
