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Cooking & Baking

Conversions, substitutions and recipe maths for home cooks and bakers.

Gas Mark 4, Fan Ovens and Dessertspoons: How to Follow a British Recipe in North America

British and Australian recipes use Gas Mark, fan oven temperatures, metric spoons and grams. Here's what each one means and how to convert them for an American or Canadian kitchen.

November 6, 2026 · 3 min read

Cooking & Baking

How Many Grams in a Cup of Flour? Why the Answer Depends on the Ingredient

A cup is a measure of space, not weight, so a cup of flour and a cup of honey weigh very different amounts. Here's how to convert cups to grams for baking, and why weighing gives better results.

October 23, 2026 · 3 min read