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The discussion revolves around the ambiguity of the term "chef's spoon" in recipes, with participants debating its equivalent measurement, which some suggest is around 2.5 tablespoons. There is a consensus that using vague measurements like "chef's spoon" can lead to inconsistencies in cooking, particularly for beginners, and that more precise measurements should be encouraged to improve recipe clarity. Additionally, the conversation touches on the dynamics of the forum, with some members expressing concerns about cliquishness and the sharing of information.

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Offline Unclefrank

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Chef's Spoon
« on: December 16, 2011, 08:51 PM »
I know this has been asked before but what is the general amount/measurements for a chefs spoon when doing a recipe. How many tbsp does everybody stick to when a chefs spoon is asked for in a recipe.
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Re: Chef's Spoon
« Reply #1 on: December 16, 2011, 09:02 PM »
Quote from: Unclefrank on December 16, 2011, 08:51 PM
I know this has been asked before but what is the general amount/measurements for a chefs spoon when doing a recipe. How many tbsp does everybody stick to when a chefs spoon is asked for in a recipe.
Thanks.
Some would say four and some three so somewhere in the middle is close ;D
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Offline Unclefrank

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Re: Chef's Spoon
« Reply #2 on: December 16, 2011, 09:19 PM »
Cheers CH so about 3.5 tbsp. I asked this question because some recipes only have chefs spoon as a measurement.
What do you usually use for a chefs spoon (and dont say a chefs spoon  ;D)
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Offline bamble1976

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Re: Chef's Spoon
« Reply #3 on: December 16, 2011, 10:55 PM »
My chefs spoon holds a smidgen over 4 tbsp

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Re: Chef's Spoon
« Reply #4 on: December 17, 2011, 12:49 AM »
My Serving (Chefs) spoon = 50ml (level spoonful of liquid) = just over 3 tblsp   (3 1/3)
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Re: Chef's Spoon
« Reply #5 on: December 17, 2011, 10:21 AM »
Hi UF,

My chefspoon, which is one of the long handled ones that you see in the TA's, holds just over 2 tbsp of water.  Something more viscose, it would probably hold very close to 3 tbsp?

Agian, if I was using it for powder such as spices, salt sugar and so on, it could easily manage 4 tbsp (heaped of course)

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Re: Chef's Spoon
« Reply #6 on: December 18, 2011, 06:09 PM »
Thanks guys, so 3 heaped tbsp should do it then?
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Re: Chef's Spoon
« Reply #7 on: January 05, 2012, 11:14 PM »
Quote from: Unclefrank on December 18, 2011, 06:09 PM
Thanks guys, so 3 heaped tbsp should do it then?

God only knows! How long is a piece of string? I always thought a chef's spoon was about 4 tbls only to find that the one I bought today (the first chef's spoon I've ever had) holds just 2.5 tbls of liquid, if that.

Heaped measures strike me as a daft and very inaccurate way of passing on quantities for recipes. It will vary from person to person. Measurements in grams would be so much better.

What's even worse is when someone implies they mean level spoon measures (possibly the normal convention in the UK) but actually mean heaped measures.
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Re: Chef's Spoon
« Reply #8 on: January 05, 2012, 11:28 PM »
George,

Quote from: George on January 05, 2012, 11:14 PM
I always thought a chef's spoon was about 4 tbls only to find that the one I bought today (the first chef's spoon I've ever had) holds just 2.5 tbls of liquid, if that.

Yep, and that's what I get with my chefspoon too. Members that report their chefspoons as holding 4tbs, must have them mixed up with a garden trowel :D

Ray :)
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Offline noble ox

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Re: Chef's Spoon
« Reply #9 on: January 06, 2012, 11:47 AM »
Oh this modern world ::) ::) ::) ::)
There are Gulls which are called Seagulls No such thing common ,black headed etc why? ::)

There are Bass which are now called Sea Bass   why? ::)

There are spoons which chefs use now being called Chefs Spoons    why? ::)

They are "Serving spoons" all of different sizes and shapes to be" trendy "

I am glad I don't use one ;)

     
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