Mathematics is not only useful for solving problems and equations, but also for everyday activities such as cooking and baking. In this article, we will explore some of the ways that mathematics can help us in the kitchen, especially with the various unit conversions, measurements, ratio math and other calculations one encounters daily whether cooking… Read More
Articles on cooking
Mathematics in the Kitchen
Posted in Cooking
Also tagged conversions, kitchen, mathematics, recipes
May 8, 2023
Comments closed
How Much Freezer Space for Half a Cow?
You may have some ground beef or a couple cuts of steak in the freezer for future meals, but what about freezing half a cow? Before you balk at the idea of having all of that meat in your freezer, you should consider the fact many people have turned to purchasing a quarter or half… Read More
Posted in Cooking, Home & Garden
Also tagged storage, sustainability
November 28, 2022
Comments closed
How Many Grams of Sugar in a Cup?
In some types of cooking, measurements are as much a matter of taste as they are anything else. The chances are good that if you decide to add a little extra black pepper or oregano to a soup or sauce, it’s not going to ruin your dish. That’s not the case with baking, which is… Read More
How Many Pounds of Meat Per Person for a BBQ?
BBQs are popular with many people around the world, and can be a fun activity when the weather warms up or a way to keep warm when it cools down. They're a great way to entertain and feed many people at once, without having a lot to clean up. Whether you’re planning for five or… Read More
How to Avoid Calculation & Conversion Errors in Recipe Scaling
After searching all corners of the internet to find the perfect recipes for your dinner party, you’ve hit a speed bump: The original recipe isn’t for the same number of people you’re planning to serve, or it’s written in measurements you’re not familiar with. Unfortunately, those are some common problems with converting recipes that you… Read More
Posted in Cooking
Also tagged converting a recipe, recipes, scaling a recipe, unit conversion
April 19, 2019
Comments closed