cybercat wrote:
> "koko" > wrote in message
> ...
>> I really, really like this measuring cup.
>>
>> It makes it so easy to measure shortening
>
> Why did my mother put water in the measuring cup with the shortening?
>
>

Your mother probably put a cup of water and then added shortening until
it displaced the measurement by the amount she needed. It's a tricky way
of measuring the stuff. Good for her.

Personally, I think that shortening should be sold in giant syringes
with graduated markings on the side. Of course I can't use the stuff
myself. :-)