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By Kathleen Purvis / The Bulletin
June 16, 2009
Q: Can you help me with vague amounts that are used in recipes? How big is a sprig of thyme? How much basil is in a bunch? What is a medium onion or a small onion?
A: Professional cooking language is precise, but home cooking is a different story. It’s loaded up with pinches, dashes....